Sardines, Lightly Smoked; Delivery Statewide; 3.53 Ounces per Package, 24 Packages per Case; Minimum…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., a New York-based supplier, for the delivery of lightly smoked sardines. The contract, identified as 300-CM and issued on June 10, 2026, encompasses 4,060 cases of GEISHA brand sardines, with each case containing 24 individual packages of 3.53 ounces. The unit price is $12.35 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $50,141.00. Delivery is directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a required delivery window between June 24, 2026, and June 30, 2026.

This procurement falls under a term contract structure with a minimum order quantity of 200 cases per order. The purchasing contact is Sylvia Gurrola of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, with Kayla Maynard designated as the delivery contact at the Huntsville location. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). All delivery documentation must be labeled with the TDCJ purchase order number EE096023/R6257965 for proper tracking and accountability purposes.