Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for the procurement of specific food products for commissary operations. The contract, identified as 26026705, focuses on delivering beef chili without beans to the Beeville Commissary Warehouse in Beeville, Texas. The initial order comprises 320 cases of low-sodium beef chili, with each case containing 24 items of 11.25 ounces, manufactured by Brushy Creek and meeting stringent nutritional specifications, including a minimum of 40% meat content and sodium levels at or below 700 mg per pouch.

The contract was awarded on November 18, 2025, with a cumulative value of $11,894.40, reflecting a unit price of $37.17 per case. The purchase order specifies a delivery window of 14 days after receipt (ARO), with a targeted delivery date of December 2, 2025. The transaction is structured as a tax-exempt purchase under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), leveraging the state's procurement privileges. The contract appears to be a term contract, suggesting potential for additional orders or extensions, and is specifically tailored to meet the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional food service requirements.