Ramen Noodles, Low Sodium, Chili, 25% Less Sodium Than Regular, Delivery Zone 5, Huntsville, TX…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Keefe Group, LLC, a food service supplier based in St. Louis, Missouri, for the provision of commissary food products. The contract, designated as 300-CM with award date May 22, 2026, is valued at $57,698.40 and is directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The responsible state purchaser is Guadalupe Gomez of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The specific deliverable under this contract consists of 6,960 cases of Maruchan brand Ramen Noodles (Low Sodium, Chili variety) at a unit price of $8.29 per case. Each case contains 24 items of 3 ounces per item and meets specifications for 25% reduced sodium content relative to standard ramen products. The order is subject to a 14-day delivery window with a scheduled delivery date of June 5, 2026, and a warehouse receipt date of June 9, 2026. As a state purchase, the transaction is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).