Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division has awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri for the procurement of low sodium, chili-flavored Maruchan Ramen Noodles. The contract, identified as 26023600, involves the delivery of 6,960 cases of ramen noodles to the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund in Snyder, Texas. Each case contains 24 items of 3-ounce ramen noodles with 25% less sodium than standard varieties, with a minimum order requirement of 100 cases. The unit price is $8.29 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $57,698.40.

The contract was awarded on October 27, 2025, with a scheduled delivery date of November 10, 2025, and is structured as a term contract with a 14-day delivery after receipt (ARO) timeframe. The purchase is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the products are for exclusive use by the State of Texas. Delivery is designated for Delivery Zone 3 in Snyder, Texas, and the contract is managed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas. The contract appears to be focused on supplying commissary food products specifically for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities.