Salsa, Mild Chunky, Shelf Stable, 1 Gallon Container, 4/CS, Plus Freight Order Less than 10 Cases

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ-ID) awarded a purchase order to WorkQuest, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based contractor, for the delivery of mild chunky shelf-stable salsa. The order, issued on July 8, 2026, specifies 1,152 cases of salsa in 1-gallon containers (packaged as 4 cases per shipment) under the existing term contract 393-S1. The contract award carries a cumulative value of $45,089.28, calculated at $39.14 per case. Performance will occur at the TDCJ Snyder Distribution Center in Snyder, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of August 7, 2026 and an approved delivery window of 30 days from the order date.

The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) due to the product's exclusive use by the State of Texas. WorkQuest, Inc. is required to coordinate delivery logistics by contacting the warehouse 24 hours prior to delivery to schedule an appointment with the designated warehouse representative. The contracting organization is the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Statewide Procurement Division, with Marie-Ange Jackson serving as the purchasing contact. Documentation requirements include submission of bills of lading and invoices containing the Smart Buy purchase order number, delivery location, item quantity, unit price, and associated bill of lading information.