Beverage Base, Lemonade, Dry. Pkg yields 30 gal, Each 8 oz serving to provide 60 mg of vitamin C…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order (PO No. 27005202) to Shaver Foods LLC, an Arkansas-based supplier, on October 5, 2026. The contract calls for the delivery of 75 cases of Beverage Base, Lemonade, Dry (Gage brand, MPN GD6013D) with a total contract value of $1,796.25. Each case contains 12 packages that yield 30 gallons of prepared product, with each 8-ounce serving providing 60 milligrams of vitamin C. Fulfillment is directed to the Southern Region Distribution Center located in Rosharon, Texas, with billing to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas.

The purchase order was issued under Term Contract 300-CF with a standard delivery timeframe of 24 days, establishing a delivery date of October 29, 2026. The unit price is $23.95 per case. The contractor is required to contact the receiving warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment and must provide specific documentation on all bills of lading and invoices, including the purchase order number, delivery location, item description, and quantity. The State of Texas claims exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).