Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract (No. 20108828) to Keefe Group, LLC on June 16, 2020, for the procurement of pharmaceutical supplies. The contract, which runs through July 31, 2025, focuses on supplying Triple Antibiotic Ointment to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. The initial purchase order involves 80 cases of Careall-manufactured ointment, packaged in 1 oz containers with 24 containers per case, at a unit price of $39.60 per case.

The contract's cumulative value is $3,168.00, with the initial order processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the products are secured for exclusive state use. Delivery was specified for June 30, 2020, with a 14-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeframe. The contract demonstrates a targeted pharmaceutical supply arrangement for the Texas state correctional system, with Keefe Group, LLC serving as the prime contractor responsible for fulfilling the specified medical supply requirements.