Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a Missouri-based food service supplier, for the provision of commissary food products. The contract, designated as Term 300-CM, was awarded on March 4, 2026, with a cumulative value of $57,698.40. The place of performance is the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse located at 1621 State Highway 75 North in Huntsville, Texas, with accounts payable processing through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable office in Huntsville.

The specific deliverable under this contract consists of 6,960 cases of Maruchan brand Ramen Noodles in the Low Sodium, Spicy Vegetable variety, with 25% reduced sodium content compared to regular formulation. Each case contains 24 individual 3-ounce items priced at $8.29 per case. The order is subject to a minimum order quantity of 100 cases and includes a scheduled delivery date of March 18, 2026, with a 14-day acceptance response objective. The goods are exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as they are purchased exclusively for use by the State of Texas.