Beans, Vegetarian (No Pork or Pork Fat), Canned. Great Northern Beans or Navy Beans in tomato sauce…

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Agency 696) awarded a term contract (300-CF) to M. J. Kellner Co., Inc., a food service supplier based in Springfield, Illinois. The contract, issued on September 4, 2026, calls for the delivery of 3,808 cases of vegetarian canned beans to Area 1, with delivery scheduled for October 5, 2026. The product specification requires Great Northern Beans or Navy Beans in tomato sauce, United States Department of Agriculture Grade B or Better, in No. 10 cans (six cans per case), manufactured by Lakeside under part number 20121750011.

The total contract value is $86,555.84, calculated at a unit price of $22.73 per case. Delivery will be coordinated through the Wynne Food Service Warehouse located in Huntsville, Texas, with an agreed-upon delivery window of 30 days from the order date. The contract is subject to Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) sales tax exemption. Leslie Bowers serves as the purchasing contact for the State of Texas, while Velita (Kathy) Humphrey coordinates delivery logistics at the warehouse. The contractor is required to provide notification 24 hours prior to delivery and to include specific documentation on bills of lading and invoices as outlined in the purchase order requirements.