Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Institutional Division awarded a term contract to JK Snacks LLC for the procurement of confectionery products, specifically M&M Plain Candy (Button Shaped Chocolates with Colorful Candy Shell). The contract, identified as 26006450, involves the purchase of 76 cases of candy, with each case containing 9 items of 1.69 ounces. The total contract value is $26,039.12, with a unit price of $342.62 per case, and is designated for delivery to the TDCJ Commissary Warehouse in Delivery Zone 5, located in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract was awarded on October 14, 2025, with a planned completion date of August 31, 2025. The purchase order specifies a minimum order of 20 cases and requires delivery within 14 days after receipt (ARO), with an initial delivery date of October 15, 2025. The contract is tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code, Section 151.309(4), indicating the purchase is for exclusive state use. The TDCJ Institutional Division will receive the candy at their commissary warehouse, supporting the nutritional needs of the state's correctional facilities.