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 food products specifically for commissary use. The contract, designated as 26076171, focuses on delivering low sodium chicken ramen noodles to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse. The initial purchase order covers 6,960 cases of Maruchan Ramen Noodles, with each case containing 24 items of 3-ounce low sodium chicken ramen, representing a 25% sodium reduction from standard varieties.

The contract has a cumulative value of $57,698.40, with a unit price of $8.29 per case. The purchase order was issued on December 17, 2025, with a scheduled delivery date of January 8, 2026, and a 14-day delivery window after order receipt. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, Keefe Group, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, will deliver the products to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.