Meat Casings

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's Institutional Division has awarded a term contract to Package Concepts & Materials, Inc. for the procurement of synthetic meat casings. The contract, effective from April 4, 2025, to August 31, 2025, encompasses three distinct line items: 50 cases of black synthetic shirred tubing casings at $240 per case, 50 cases of brown synthetic shirred tubing casings at $240 per case, and 640 cases of white synthetic shirred tubing casings at $204 per case. The cumulative contract value is $154,560.00.

The contract specifies different colored synthetic casings with varying footage per case, ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 linear feet. These casings are likely intended for food processing applications within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's institutional facilities. The term contract structure suggests a defined procurement period with specific quantity requirements, allowing the agency to standardize its meat casing supplies and potentially leverage bulk pricing for institutional food service operations.