Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based vendor, for the supply of food products to support commissary operations. The contract, designated as 300-CM, carries a cumulative value of $21,000.00 and was executed on January 23, 2026. The specific line item comprises 1,200 cases of mesquite barbecue-flavored potato chips manufactured by Moon Lodge, which are kosher certified and formulated with zero trans fats. Each case contains 14 individual items of 8 ounces per unit, priced at $17.50 per case.

Delivery is directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of February 6, 2026 and a warehouse-specific deadline of February 11, 2026. The procurement was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division under a 14-day appointment requirement order. As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).