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

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract (Purchase Order No. 27002422) to Kawasho Foods USA Inc., a New York-based supplier, on September 21, 2026. The contract encompasses the delivery of 1,624 cases of Mackerel with Sriracha Hot Sauce, Halal Certified product manufactured by Geisha, with each case containing 24 packages of 3.53 ounces per package. The unit price established is $13.69 per case, resulting in a cumulative contract value of $22,232.56.

Performance of this contract is scheduled for delivery to the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund facility in Texas, with delivery required within 14 days after receipt of order, targeting an October 5, 2026 delivery date. The State of Texas asserts exemption from federal excise taxes and state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4). Coordination of delivery appointments and documentation is to be managed through designated TDCJ personnel, with all delivery materials to be labeled with the applicable purchase order and encumbrance reference numbers.