Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC for the supply of food products to support commissary operations. The contract, designated as 300-CM, was executed on February 5, 2026, with a cumulative value of $9,513.00. The prime contractor, Keefe Group, LLC, maintains headquarters at 1260 Abdes Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, and will deliver products to the Beeville Commissary located at 1068 John Rogers Street, Beeville, Texas 78102, with billing directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas.

The specific line item under this award consists of 420 cases of brown instant pre-cooked rice with low sodium content (maximum 140 milligrams per serving), manufactured by Keefe Kitchens under manufacturer part number 7525. Each case contains 18 items measuring 6.5 ounces per item, with a unit price of $22.65 per case. The scheduled delivery date is February 19, 2026, with an acceptable range of operation of 14 days. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).