Federal produce contracts awarded to Texas, New Jersey firms

Federal supply contracts have been awarded to produce firms in Texas and New Jersey.

By Tom Karst

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November 13, 2020 12:19 AM

Federal supply contracts have been awarded to produce firms in Texas and New Jersey.

Brothers Produce Inc., Houston, Texas, was awarded a maximum $202.5 million contract to sell fresh fruits and vegetables to Texas schools that are supplied by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The 60-month contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support ends Nov. 3, 2024.

Frank Gargiulo & Son Inc., Hillside, N.J., also was awarded a maximum $16.48 million contract for fresh produce to schools in New Jersey and New York who are supplied commodities by the USDA.

The 54-month contract with the Defense Logistics Agency ends May 3, 2024.

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