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 long grain, instant, pre-cooked rice for its commissary operations. Specifically, the contract covers 2,904 cases of low-sodium rice (maximum 140 milligrams per serving), with each case containing 24 items of 8-ounce portions. The contract, identified as 26156438, has a total contract value of $61,129.20, with a unit price of $21.05 per case.

The contract is focused on delivery to Delivery Zone 5 in Huntsville, Texas, with a minimum order requirement of 500 cases. The purchase order, issued on January 8, 2026, specifies a delivery date of January 22, 2026, with a 14-day delivery window after receipt of order. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are being secured for exclusive state use. The prime contractor, Keefe Group, LLC, based in St. Louis, Missouri, will fulfill the order to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with Sylvia Gurrola serving as the agency purchasing contact.