Mackerel, Sriracha Hot Sauce, Halal Certified; Delivery Statewide; 3.53 Ounces per Package, 24…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., located in New York, New York, for the delivery of food products to support commissary operations. The contract, designated 300-CM-18152340602, was awarded on May 19, 2026, with a cumulative value of $32,057.76. The prime contractor is obligated to deliver 2,436 cases of Mackerel with Sriracha Hot Sauce (Halal Certified) manufactured by Geisha, with each case containing 24 packages of 3.53 ounces per package, at a unit price of $13.16 per case. The goods are to be shipped to the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund located at 2100 North Kings Highway, Snyder, Texas 79549, with a scheduled delivery date of June 2, 2026.

The contract operates under a term structure with a minimum order quantity of 300 cases and statewide delivery capability. The performance period commenced on May 19, 2026, with a stated completion date of August 31, 2025—a discrepancy that likely reflects a data entry error in the contract documentation. Billing is directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Accounts Payable division in Huntsville, Texas. The State of Texas has claimed a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the exclusive state use of the purchased goods for institutional commissary operations.