Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) has awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing for commissary food products. Specifically, the contract covers the procurement of 270 cases of Sugar Free Chocolate and Caramel Nut Clusters manufactured by Russell Stover, with a unit price of $22.70 per case, resulting in a total contract value of $6,129.00. The contract (No. 300-CM) was issued on January 6, 2026, with a planned delivery date of January 20, 2026.

The purchase order, processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division, is for statewide delivery to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the goods are secured for exclusive use by the State of Texas. The contract's completion date is set for August 31, 2025, indicating a multi-month procurement arrangement for commissary supplies for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities.