Chili, Beef, Without Beans, Low Sodium, Minimum 40% Meat, Sodium Levels At Or Below 700 Mg Per…

The 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 to correctional facilities. The contract, identified as Term 26260598, was awarded on May 6, 2026, with a cumulative value of $18,734.40. The specific line item under this award covers 480 cases of low-sodium beef chili without beans, manufactured by Brushy Creek, with a minimum meat content of 40 percent and sodium levels not exceeding 700 milligrams per pouch. The unit price for each case is $39.03, with delivery configured for a 14-day arrival window and on-dock receipt occurring on or around June 3, 2026.

The performance location for this contract is the Beeville Commissary in Beeville, Texas, operating under the procurement authority of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division. The order specifies a minimum purchase quantity of 200 cases per transaction, with each case containing 24 items of 11.25 ounces per item. The contracting completion date is listed as August 31, 2025, though the award date of May 6, 2026 and subsequent delivery schedule appear to reflect more recent activity. This procurement is exempt from Texas sales tax as it is designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas.