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 long-grain, instant, pre-cooked rice with low sodium content. The contract, identified as 26001289, is for the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund located in Snyder, Texas. The specific line item calls for 2,904 cases of rice, with each case containing 24 items of 8 ounces, at a unit price of $18.00 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $52,272.00.

The contract, effective from September 15, 2025, with a completion date of August 31, 2025, stipulates a minimum order of 500 cases for Delivery Zone 3 in Snyder, TX. The rice product must meet specific nutritional requirements, with a maximum of 140 milligrams of sodium per serving. The purchase order is processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. Delivery is scheduled for 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a targeted delivery date of September 29, 2025.