Cafeteria Food Products

The Texas 300-CF vehicle is a comprehensive indefinite delivery contract designed to procure a broad spectrum of cafeteria food products for institutional use, primarily supporting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division. The vehicle facilitates acquisition of diverse food commodities including frozen proteins (chicken patties, fish portions, brisket), produce items (frozen vegetables, fresh potatoes, beans), dairy and cheese products, baking ingredients and mixes, condiments and sauces, beverages (tea, coffee), and specialty food service items. Products are sourced with specific quality standards such as USDA Grade A or B designations, packaged in standardized institutional formats (No. 10 cans, 50-pound bags, cases of specific quantities), and delivered to designated distribution areas across the Texas correctional system. The vehicle supports efficient, standardized procurement of food supplies necessary for meal preparation and nutritional requirements across multiple correctional facilities.

The 300-CF vehicle is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Contract Management division and operates as a statewide term contract covering all of Texas. The master vehicle period extends from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2026, spanning approximately three years. The contract is structured as a term-type vehicle, enabling incremental ordering across multiple geographic areas designated as Areas 1 through 5 within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional system. Multiple prime contractors have been awarded positions on this vehicle, including AbiMar Foods, Inc., Advanced Commodities, Inc., Aii, Inc., Advantage Supply, Atlantic Beverage Company LLC, Barbco Inc., BCW Food Products Inc., and numerous other vendors, reflecting a multi-award structure designed to provide competitive sourcing and product diversity.

The 300-CF vehicle encompasses approximately 25 individual IDVs, each awarded to specific contractors for designated product categories. Cumulative contract values across individual awards vary substantially by contractor and product line, ranging from several thousand dollars for specialized items such as powdered milk or black tea to over $1.3 million for high-volume staples like peanut butter and condiments. Notable awards include Clements Foods Co. with approximately $1.3 million for peanut butter, The Royal Pacific Tea Company Inc. with over $1.8 million for corn products, and Barbco Inc. with approximately $2.5 million for peanut butter and related products. All awards maintain uniform performance periods through August 31, 2026, with consistent delivery protocols requiring 24-hour advance warehouse notification, tax-exempt status under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), and standardized order increments tailored to each product category. The multi-award structure ensures comprehensive coverage of the TDCJ's institutional food service needs across all geographic regions and product categories.