Kettle, 60-Gallon, Gas, With Security Pkg., Stationary, 2/3 Steam Jacketed, Automatic Ignition…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order (26333651) to Tari, Inc., doing business as Jean's Restaurant Supply, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 12, 2026. The contract, identified as 26333651, is valued at $72,607.68 and covers the procurement of two 60-gallon gas kettles with security packages. The kettles feature stationary design, 2/3 steam jacketed construction, and automatic ignition systems (Model KGL60, manufactured by Cleveland). These units are being procured for the San Saba Unit Food Service facility, with delivery scheduled for September 16, 2026, representing an estimated delivery window of 35 days from the order date.

The contract was issued under the Term Contract 165-A1 authority, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division serving as the contracting organization. Billing is directed to the agency's Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas, with Donna Gardner identified as the agency purchaser and Jennifer Ragan as the primary agency contact. As a state entity, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). The unit price established for each kettle is $36,303.84.