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 ramen noodles for institutional commissary use. The contract, identified as 26026654, involves the purchase of 6,960 cases of Maruchan Ramen Noodles, with each case containing 24 three-ounce items. The unit price is $8.29 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $57,698.40, with delivery specified to Delivery Zone 5 in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract, dated November 18, 2025, is structured as a term contract with a delivery timeline of 14 days after order receipt. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as it is for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract covers the delivery of a specific low sodium ramen noodle product with 25% less sodium than regular varieties, to be delivered to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse, with a minimum order requirement of 100 cases. The completion date is listed as August 31, 2025, though the government file indicates a specific delivery date of December 18, 2025.