Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a Missouri-based supplier, for the provision of commissary food products. The contract, designated 300-CM and issued on March 4, 2026, encompasses the delivery of 6,960 cases of Maruchan brand Ramen Noodles (Low Sodium, Spicy Vegetable variety) to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. The contract value totals $57,698.40, with each case priced at $8.29 and containing 24 items of 3 ounces each, subject to a minimum order quantity of 100 cases per delivery.

The purchase order specifies delivery to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse with a scheduled delivery date of March 18, 2026, requiring a delivery appointment 14 days following order placement. The contract falls under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division framework, with Sylvia Gurrola identified as the agency purchasing contact. The State of Texas claims sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this acquisition of tangible personal property designated for exclusive state use. The completion date is listed as August 31, 2025, suggesting this represents a historical contract record.