Shortening, Liquid, for deep-fry cooking.. Ctr: 35 lb. plastic ctr. with handle. Delivery to Area 1.

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency 696) awarded a purchase order to Advanced Commodities, Inc., a supplier based in Bartlett, Illinois, on September 18, 2026. The contract, designated as 300-CF|27002368, has a cumulative value of $79,968.00 and is scheduled for delivery by October 19, 2026. The place of performance is the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with deliveries designated for Area 1.

The procurement covers 2,400 containers of liquid shortening for deep-fry cooking, with each unit consisting of a 35-pound plastic container with handle at a unit price of $33.32 per container. The contract is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, and is exempt from state and federal sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Acceptable manufacturers include Old World, Butcher Boy, RITO, and Wesson products. The contractor must provide advance notice of delivery and comply with specific billing documentation requirements, including purchase order number, location, quantity, bill of lading reference, and pricing details.