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. for the procurement of halal-certified mackerel with sriracha hot sauce. The contract, identified as 300-CM, was awarded on May 21, 2026, with a total cumulative value of $26,714.80. The deliverable comprises 2,030 cases of the product, 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 contractor, headquartered in New York, fulfilled shipment to the Beeville Commissary in Beeville, Texas, with delivery scheduled for June 4, 2026, and a warehouse delivery deadline of June 17, 2026.

As a state purchase, the procurement is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The contract maintains a minimum order quantity of 300 cases and an Arrival and Receipt Order timeframe of 14 days. Billing and accounts payable functions were directed to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville, Texas. The stated completion date of August 31, 2025, appears inconsistent with the May 21, 2026 award date and should be clarified for contract administration purposes.