Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for food product procurement, specifically low-sodium ramen noodles for commissary operations. The contract, identified as 26020750, covers the procurement of 6,960 cases of Maruchan Ramen Noodles with chili flavor, featuring 25% less sodium than standard varieties. The purchase order, dated October 24, 2025, specifies a unit price of $8.29 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $57,698.40.

The contract is focused on supplying ramen noodles to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas, with delivery designated for Delivery Zone 5. Each case contains 24 items, with each item weighing 3 ounces, and requires a minimum order of 100 cases. The delivery timeline indicates a 14-day delivery window after receipt of order (ARO), with scheduled delivery dates of November 7, 2025, and a warehouse-specified delivery date of November 21, 2025. The contract appears to be structured as a term contract, suggesting potential recurring or periodic procurement of these food products for the Texas criminal justice system's commissary operations.