Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Barbco, Inc. dba Rudy Love Distributing for the provision of food products for commissary use. The contract, designated 300-CM-17417309394, was awarded on March 2, 2026, with a cumulative value of $35,380.80. The prime contractor, located in Huntsville, Texas, is responsible for delivery to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, with Delivery Zone 5 in Huntsville, Texas, serving as the specified place of performance.

The contract encompasses the supply of 1,890 cases of Brim's brand fried spicy hot pork skins, with each case containing 24 items of 2.75 ounces per item at a unit price of $18.72 per case. A minimum order quantity of 1,568 cases applies under the contract terms. The purchase order was issued with a scheduled delivery date of March 16, 2026, requiring fulfillment within 14 days of issuance. The transaction was processed through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts – Statewide Procurement Division, with the State of Texas claiming a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), as the goods are designated for exclusive use by a state agency.