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, chili-flavored Ramen Noodles for its commissary operations. The contract, identified as 26024201, involves the delivery of 6,960 cases of Maruchan Ramen Noodles to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. Each case contains 24 items of 3-ounce low sodium chili-flavored ramen, with a unit price of $8.29, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $57,698.40.

The contract, dated October 30, 2025, stipulates delivery within 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a final delivery date of November 20, 2025. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it represents a purchase for exclusive state use. The contract is structured as a term contract, indicating potential recurring or multiple-use provisions, and is specifically for Delivery Zone 5 in Huntsville, TX, with a minimum order requirement of 100 cases. The prime contractor, Keefe Group, LLC, based in St. Louis, Missouri, will process billing through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville.