Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based contractor, for the supply of specialty food products. The contract, designated as 300-CM and issued on January 23, 2026, carries a cumulative value of $21,000.00. The contracting organization is responsible for commissary operations serving Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities, with the primary place of performance being the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas.

The specific deliverable consists of 1,200 cases of Mesquite BBQ flavored potato chips manufactured by Moon Lodge, each case containing 14 items of 8 ounces per item, at a unit price of $17.50 per case. The chips are Kosher certified and formulated with zero trans fats, meeting the commissary's dietary and certification requirements. Delivery is scheduled for February 6, 2026, with a 14-day advance request order window. The contract structure establishes a minimum order quantity of 1,200 cases for this line item, with tax exemption applied as the purchase is exclusively for use by a Texas political subdivision.