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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency Code 696) awarded a purchase order to Advanced Commodities, Inc., a contractor based in Bartlett, Illinois, on October 13, 2026. The contract, numbered 27007116, is issued under Term Contract 300-CF and has a cumulative value of $39,984.00. The single line item specifies the delivery of 1,200 containers of liquid shortening for deep-fry cooking, with each container consisting of 35-pound plastic units equipped with handles. Acceptable manufacturers include Old World, Butcher Boy, RITO, and Wesson brands. The unit price established for this procurement is $33.32 per container.

Performance of this contract is directed to the Wynne Food Service Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with billing directed to Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable, also in Huntsville, Texas. The Approximate Receiving Order window is 30 days, with a scheduled delivery date of November 12, 2026. Advanced Commodities, Inc. is required to contact the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to arrange an appointment and must provide specified documentation on bills of lading and invoices, including the Smart Buy Purchase Order number, location, item details, quantity, and pricing information. The purchase is exempt from state and city sales taxes as property for exclusive use by the State of Texas.