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 the state's correctional commissary system. The contract, valued at $35,380.80, was awarded on March 16, 2026, with performance scheduled through August 31, 2025. The prime contractor is located in Huntsville, Texas, and will deliver goods to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse, the designated place of performance for this procurement.

The specific product being procured under this award is 1,890 cases of Fried Spicy Hot Pork Skins manufactured by Brim's, with a unit price of $18.72 per case. Each case contains 24 items of 2.75 ounces per item, with a contractual minimum order quantity of 1,568 cases. The purchase order was issued March 16, 2026, with a scheduled delivery date of April 1, 2026, and a 14-day delivery window. The procurement qualifies for Texas sales tax exemption as it is for the exclusive use of the State of Texas.