Candy, Assorted Fruit Slices; Delivery Statewide; 6 Ounces per Package, 32 Packages per Case…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a contract to Taste 'n Tell International, LLC on November 6, 2025, for the procurement of 960 cases of Assorted Fruit Slices Candy. The purchase order, identified as 26025116, specifies the delivery of Stone Creek-manufactured candy, with each case containing 32 packages of 6-ounce fruit slice candies. The contract stipulates a minimum order quantity of 40 cases and a unit price of $32.96 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $31,641.60.

The delivery is scheduled for November 20, 2025, to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. The contract is structured as a term contract (300-CM) with a 14-day delivery timeframe after receipt of order (ARO). The purchase is exempt from federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), reflecting standard state procurement practices. The contract demonstrates a focused procurement effort by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to supply candy to its institutional facilities through a specific vendor with precise delivery and packaging specifications.