Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division has awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for the procurement of low sodium Ramen Noodles. The contract, identified as 26000203, involves the delivery of 6,960 cases of Maruchan Ramen Noodles with chicken flavor, containing 25% less sodium than standard varieties. Each case comprises 24 items of 3-ounce packages, with a minimum order requirement of 100 cases. The unit price is set at $8.29 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $57,698.40.

The contract is specific to Delivery Zone 5 in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery scheduled for September 18, 2025, following a 14-day after receipt (ARO) timeline. The purchase order, issued on September 4, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2025, is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The TDCJ Institutional Division will receive the shipment at the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with Keefe Group, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri serving as the prime contractor for this commissary food products procurement.