Potatoes, Fresh, Russet, Red Yellow or White. Utility grade. Refrigerated. Box/Bag: 50 lbs. box/bag…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a purchase order to The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc., a contractor based in Scottsdale, Arizona, under State of Texas Term Contract 300-CF. The contract, issued on September 24, 2026, obligates the contractor to deliver 1,700 bags of fresh utility-grade potatoes (russet, red, yellow, or white varieties) in 50-pound containers to South Texas Cold Storage in Corpus Christi, Texas, designated for Area 2cc. The cumulative contract value is $17,731.00, calculated at $10.43 per bag. The anticipated delivery date is September 30, 2026, representing a six-day performance period from order placement.

The purchase order requires The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc. to coordinate directly with the receiving warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery and to include specified documentation on bills of lading and invoices, including purchase order number, location, item description, quantity, unit pricing, and total price. Billing is directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with Leslie Bowers serving as the purchasing contact. The State of Texas claims exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). This procurement falls under the Statewide Procurement Division procurement framework and represents a commodity supply arrangement to support institutional operations.