Rice, Long Grain, Instant, Pre-Cooked, Low Sodium – Maximum 140 Milligrams Per Serving, Delivery…

The State of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a St. Louis, Missouri-based contractor, for the supply of food products. The contract, designated as 300-CM, was executed on April 2, 2026, with a cumulative value of $61,129.20. Performance is directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas (Delivery Zone 5). The contract completion date is listed as August 31, 2025, though this appears inconsistent with the April 2, 2026 award date.

The specific line item procured under this award comprises 2,904 cases of rice, long grain, instant, pre-cooked, low sodium product with a maximum sodium content of 140 milligrams per serving, manufactured by Minute. The unit price is $21.05 per case, with a minimum order requirement of 500 cases and 24 items per case containing 8 ounces each. The scheduled delivery date is April 16, 2026, representing a 14-day delivery window from the order issuance date. As a state entity, the State of Texas is exempt from applicable federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).