Mackerel, Sriracha Hot Sauce, Halal Certified; Delivery Statewide; 3.53 Ounces per Package, 24…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (TDCJ) awarded a purchase order to Kawasho Foods USA Inc. on July 31, 2026, under Term Contract 300-CM for the delivery of food products to support institutional operations. The prime contractor supplied 4,060 cases of mackerel with sriracha hot sauce, Halal certified (Geisha brand), with each case containing 24 packages of 3.53 ounces. The contract value totaled $53,429.60, with a unit price of $13.16 per case and a minimum order quantity requirement of 300 cases. Delivery was directed to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery date of August 14, 2026, representing a standard 14-day delivery timeframe from the order date.

This procurement was executed for the benefit of Texas correctional facilities under the TDCJ's Institutional Division operations. The product specification required Halal certification, reflecting the dietary requirements of the incarcerated population served. The State of Texas was exempted from applicable federal excise taxes and state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Primary points of contact included Sylvia Gurrola of the CTCD (purchasing) and Kayla Maynard (delivery coordination), with payment processing directed to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas.