Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., a New York-based food products supplier, for the delivery of commissary food items. The contract, designated as 300-CM, was awarded on February 19, 2026, with a cumulative value of $12,488.00. The primary place of performance is the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund located in Snyder, Texas, with billing directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas.

The contract encompasses 1,400 cases of Geisha brand tuna with jalapenos, kosher and halal certified, with each case containing 12 packages of 3.53 ounces per package at a unit price of $8.92 per case. The minimum order quantity is 200 cases, with statewide delivery required. The scheduled delivery date is March 5, 2026, with an average required order cycle of 14 days. The procurement is exempt from state sales tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) and from federal excise taxes.