Rice, Long Grain, Instant, Pre-Cooked, Low Sodium – Maximum 140 Milligrams Per Serving, Delivery…

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a purchase order (PO No. 26333536) to Keefe Group, LLC on August 11, 2026. The contract calls for the delivery of 2,880 cases of long grain instant pre-cooked rice with a maximum sodium content of 140 milligrams per serving, manufactured by Minute. The rice will be delivered to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas, with a scheduled delivery window of August 25 through August 31, 2026. The total contract value is $60,624.00, calculated at a unit price of $21.05 per case, with a minimum order requirement of 500 cases per shipment.

This purchase order represents a supply transaction under the State of Texas's Contract 300-CM term contract framework. Keefe Group, LLC, the prime contractor based in St. Louis, Missouri, is responsible for fulfilling the commodity purchase in accordance with the specified delivery requirements and product specifications. The State of Texas claims a sales tax exemption under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) for this procurement, as the goods are designated for exclusive use by a state entity.