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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Contract 300-CM, Purchase Order 27002418) awarded a supply contract to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., a New York-based contractor, for the delivery of lightly smoked sardines to the Snyder Commissary facility in Snyder, Texas. The order encompasses 1,421 cases of Geisha brand sardines (manufacturer part number 30183), with each case containing 24 packages of 3.53 ounces per package. The unit price is $12.85 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $18,259.85. This procurement is executed under a term contract with a minimum order quantity of 200 cases per order.

The purchase order was issued on September 21, 2026, with scheduled delivery on October 5, 2026, allowing a 14-day arrival window. Delivery must be directed to Clifford Redman at the Snyder Commissary facility. The procurement is exempt from state and city sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), as the goods are designated for exclusive use by the State of Texas. This contract represents a routine supply award for institutional food provisions within the Texas criminal justice system.