Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ/ID) issued a purchase order on January 28, 2026, to Keefe Group, LLC for the procurement of food products under Term Contract 300-CM. The contracting organization awarded a cumulative value of $61,129.20 for the delivery of 2,904 cases of long grain, instant, pre-cooked rice with a maximum sodium content of 140 milligrams per serving. The rice, manufactured by Keefe Kitchens under manufacturer part number 5880, was designated for delivery to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of February 11, 2026, and an overall order completion date of February 17, 2026.

The contract terms established a 14-day delivery window from the order date, with unit pricing at $21.05 per case. As a state procurement, the purchase qualifies for exemption from federal excise taxes and Texas state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Billing and administrative oversight were directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable, with Sylvia Gurrola designated as the agency purchasing contact and Kayla Maynard identified as the delivery contact at the Huntsville location.