Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing for the supply of sport drink mix powder to support commissary operations at correctional facilities. The contract, issued on January 20, 2026, encompasses 2,640 cases of sugar-free sport drink mix powder manufactured by Thirst Blaster, available in three flavors: Orange, Fruit Punch, and Lemon-Lime. Each case contains 200 individual items of 0.14 ounces per item, with a unit price of $15.62 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $41,236.80. The primary place of performance is the Beeville Commissary in Beeville, Texas, with delivery scheduled for February 3-4, 2026.

The contractor, Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing, is located in Huntsville, Texas and serves as the prime contractor for this procurement. The contract was administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Statewide Procurement Division, with the purchasing agent identified as Guadalupe Gomez of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division. The transaction is structured as a term contract under the designation 300-CM and includes a 14-day Accounts Receivable Outstanding window. The purchase qualifies for State of Texas sales and city sales tax exemption.