groceries for Rusk State Hospital-GPO

Ben E Keith has been awarded a contract (HHSTX-6-0000380782) by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to provide groceries and nutritional products for Rusk State Hospital. The contract, dated July 28, 2025, focuses on delivering specialized nutritional and dietary supplies, as indicated by the detailed UNSPSC codes which include nutritional therapy products, combination amino acids/proteins, pediatric disease-specific supplemental formulas, and specific amino acid variants.

The contract's NIGP classification (27128) specifically references complete liquid diets and liquid food supplements for oral and tube feeding, suggesting the procurement is intended to support comprehensive nutritional requirements for patients at Rusk State Hospital. While specific contract values were not provided in the source documentation, the award appears to be a targeted procurement addressing specialized dietary needs within a Texas state healthcare facility, with Ben E Keith serving as the prime contractor responsible for meeting these nutritional supply requirements.