Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC of Garland, Texas, for the procurement of petroleum jelly. The contract, identified as 20044291, was executed on December 9, 2019, with a performance period extending through July 31, 2025. The initial purchase order stipulates the acquisition of 800 cases of Careall-manufactured petroleum jelly, packaged in 4 oz plastic containers, with 12 containers per case, at a unit price of $5.97, resulting in a total transaction value of $4,776.00.

The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are secured for the exclusive use of the State of Texas. Processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, the initial delivery was scheduled for December 23, 2019, with a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeline. The contract's primary delivery location is in Huntsville, Texas, and the procurement appears to support the institutional needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, specifically for personal care and hygiene products within its correctional facilities.