Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ/inst Div) awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing for the procurement of food products, specifically instant oatmeal, for statewide commissary operations. The contract, identified as 26030555, was executed on December 4, 2025, with a cumulative value of $51,897.60. The specific line item covers 2,880 cases of instant oatmeal with assorted flavors, packaged in 10-packet bundles within 12-package cases, at a unit price of $18.02 per case.

The purchase order, numbered 26030555, stipulates delivery to the TDCJ Accounts Payable department and Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a 14-day delivery timeframe after receipt of order. The contract is structured as a term contract with a minimum order quantity of 1,000 cases, and is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are secured for exclusive state use. The delivery is scheduled for December 18, 2025, with Guadalupe Gomez serving as the purchasing contact and Kayla Maynard as the delivery contact.