Tuna with Jalapenos, Kosher and Halal Certified; Delivery Statewide; 3.53 Ounces per Package, 12…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a term contract to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., a food supplier based in New York, for the provision of specialty food products. The contract, designated 300-CM, was awarded on April 6, 2026, with a cumulative value of $29,971.20. The sole line item comprises 3,360 cases of Geisha brand Tuna with Jalapenos, certified Kosher and Halal, with each case containing 12 packages of 3.53 ounces per package, procured at a unit price of $8.92 per case.

Performance of this contract is centered at the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund warehouse in Snyder, Texas, with statewide delivery requirements throughout Texas. The delivery was scheduled for April 20, 2026, in accordance with TDCJ's standard 14-day commissary delivery timeframe. Billing for the purchase order was directed to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas. The procurement qualifies as tax-exempt under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) as property for exclusive use by the State of Texas.