Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Institutional Division, awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. doing business as Rudy Love Distributing for commissary food products. The specific procurement involves 2,880 cases of instant oatmeal with assorted flavors, manufactured by Ralston, with specifications of 10 packets per package and 12 packages per case. The contract has a total cumulative value of $45,590.40, with a unit price of $15.83 per case, and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4).

The contract period runs from August 4, 2025, to August 31, 2025, with a delivery timeline of 14 days after receipt of order (ARO). The purchase order targets the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund, with billing processed through TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, and direct shipping to the Snyder facility in Snyder, Texas. The minimum order quantity is set at 1,000 cases, and the contract type is classified as a term contract, indicating potential for recurring or follow-on purchases within the specified performance period.