Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for the procurement of low-sodium beef chili with beans. The contract, identified as 26156269, was executed on January 7, 2026, with a cumulative value of $86,400.00. The specific line item involves 2,400 cases of chili, with each case containing 24 items of 11.25 ounces, priced at $36.00 per case, to be delivered to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas.

The product specifications require a minimum of 25% meat content with pinto beans and sodium levels at or below 700 mg per pouch. The purchase order is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), and specifies a minimum order quantity of 200 cases. Delivery is scheduled for January 21, 2026, which is 14 days after receipt (ARO) of the order, with the contract performance period spanning from the award date to August 31, 2025. The contract was facilitated through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, with Keefe Group, LLC serving as the prime contractor.