Frozen meals, heart healthy clin# 1 meals per case: 20 cases per pallet: 48

San Joaquin Distributors Inc. has been awarded a non-IT goods contract by the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, valued at $63,753.60. The contract, dated January 7, 2026, focuses on the procurement of specialized frozen meal options for correctional facility food service. The line items include three distinct meal categories: heart-healthy, gluten-free, and plant-based meals, each packaged in cases of 20 with pallet configurations of 48 cases.

The contract specifies detailed quantities and unit pricing for each meal type: 11,160 heart-healthy meals at $3.84 per unit, 2,640 gluten-free meals at $4.12 per unit, and 1,920 plant-based meals at $5.22 per unit. These specialized meal options demonstrate a comprehensive approach to addressing diverse dietary requirements within the California correctional system. The contract's single-day award and completion dates suggest a specific procurement event designed to meet the immediate nutritional needs of the state's correctional facilities.