Food Products, Commissary

The State of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a Missouri-based contractor, for the supply of food products designated for commissary use. The contract, effective February 25, 2026, encompasses the delivery of 6,960 cases of Maruchan brand Ramen Noodles in low-sodium chili variety to the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund facility in Snyder, Texas. The product specification requires 25% less sodium than regular formulation, with each case containing 24 items at 3 ounces per item, subject to a minimum order requirement of 100 cases per shipment. The contracted unit price is $8.29 per case, yielding a cumulative contract value of $57,698.40.

Performance under this term contract commenced on the award date of February 25, 2026, with a scheduled delivery date of March 11, 2026, representing a 14-day delivery window. Billing and accounts payable functions are directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), reflecting the procurement's status as a purchase by a state governmental entity for exclusive institutional use.