Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a food service contractor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, for the supply of low-sodium ramen noodles to the Beeville Commissary facility in Beeville, Texas. The contract, identified as 300-CM with an award date of January 27, 2026, encompasses two distinct products: 3,480 cases of low-sodium chicken ramen noodles and 3,480 cases of low-sodium spicy vegetable ramen noodles, each case containing 24 individual 3-ounce items priced at $8.29 per case. The cumulative contract value totals $57,698.40, with delivery scheduled between February 10, 2026 and March 13, 2026.

These food products are procured for institutional commissary use within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system and are subject to a minimum order requirement of 100 cases per purchase. The Maruchan-branded ramen noodles meet specified low-sodium requirements, containing 25 percent less sodium than regular formulations. As a state purchase, the transaction is exempt from sales and federal excise taxes. Billing for the contract is directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with performance centered at the Beeville facility.