Food Products, Commissary

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, for the supply of food products to support commissary operations. The contract, issued on January 20, 2026, with an effective delivery window in February 2026, encompasses the procurement of 6,960 cases of Maruchan brand ramen noodles (low sodium, chili variety) at a unit price of $8.29 per case. The total cumulative contract value is $57,698.40. Delivery is specified for the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a 14-day delivery window and scheduled warehouse receipt on February 18, 2026.

The product specification requires minimum order quantities of 100 cases, with each case containing 24 individual items of 3 ounces per item. The contract is classified as a term procurement vehicle (Contract 300-CM, Agency 696) and represents a standard supply agreement for institutional food commissary requirements. Payment and billing are directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with the State of Texas claiming exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).