Shortening, Liquid, for deep-fry cooking.. Ctr: 35 lb. plastic ctr. with handle. Delivery to Area 3.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded Purchase Order 27007212 to Advanced Commodities, Inc., an Illinois-based supplier headquartered in Bartlett, effective October 13, 2026. The contract, designated as a Term contract under NIGP Code 39375, encompasses the procurement and delivery of 1,200 containers of liquid shortening for deep-fry cooking applications. Each container holds 35 pounds of product in plastic containers with handles, with a unit price of $34.07 per container and a total contract value of $40,884.00. Delivery is designated to the Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with a specified delivery date of November 12, 2026.

The contract incorporates a 30-day as-requested order (ARO) window and identifies acceptable manufacturers including Old World, Butcher Boy, RITO, and Wesson. Invoicing and billing procedures require Advanced Commodities, Inc. to provide detailed documentation including the Smart Buy Purchase Order number, delivery location, item specifications, quantity, bill of lading number, unit price, and total price. The State of Texas claims exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Leslie Bowers serves as the State's purchasing contact, while Mollie Earnest is designated as the primary delivery contact at the Snyder Distribution Center.