Tuna with Jalapenos, Kosher and Halal Certified; Delivery Statewide; 3.53 Ounces per Package, 12…

The State of Texas, Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a purchase order to Kawasho Foods USA Inc. on July 29, 2026, for the delivery of 5,760 cases of GEISHA brand Tuna with Jalapenos. The product is certified as both Kosher and Halal, with each case containing 12 packages of 3.53 ounces. The unit price established under this Term contract (Contract 300-CM) is $8.92 per case, with a total contract value of $51,379.20. Delivery is directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with an expected delivery date of August 12, 2026.

This procurement is subject to a minimum order quantity of 200 cases and includes a 14-day Acknowledge Receipt Order (ARO) period. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from Federal Excise Taxes and State and City Sales Tax under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as this purchase constitutes tangible personal property for exclusive state use. Billing and accounts payable functions are managed by the TDCJ, with purchasing coordination handled by Sylvia Gurrola and delivery coordination managed by Kayla Maynard.