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 food products to support commissary operations. The contract, designated 300-CM-17417309394, was issued on March 4, 2026, with a cumulative value of $19,118.40. The place of performance is the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, which serves as the delivery destination for procured items.

Under this contract, the prime contractor is obligated to supply 1,680 cases of Golden Round Buttery Taste Crackers, manufactured by Cuetara, at a unit price of $11.38 per case. The product specification requires a minimum order of 600 cases per shipment, with 12 items per case at 10.58 ounces per item. The scheduled delivery date was March 18, 2026, with a 14-day delivery window. The contract terms include a completion date of August 31, 2025, and the State of Texas claims exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the exclusive use of goods by a state entity.