Drugs and Pharmaceuticals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for pharmaceutical supplies, specifically Triple Antibiotic Ointment. The contract, identified as 20127392, was executed on August 11, 2020, with a performance period extending through July 31, 2025. The initial purchase order involves 40 cases of Careall-manufactured Triple Antibiotic Ointment, packaged as 1 oz containers with 24 containers per case, at a unit price of $39.60, resulting in a total order value of $1,584.00.

The contract will supply the Snyder facility within the TDCJ Institutional Division, with delivery scheduled within 14 days after receipt of order. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the goods are secured for exclusive state use. Billing will be processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with the specific delivery point designated as Mark Thompson at the Snyder facility. The contract represents a standard procurement arrangement for medical supplies within the Texas criminal justice system, utilizing a term contract structure to facilitate ongoing pharmaceutical procurement.