NIGP 01962: Pumpkins

NIGP 01962 Pumpkins, an Item code, encompasses fresh produce procurement for state and local institutions, particularly school nutrition programs seeking seasonal and year-round produce items. State and local governments buying under this code purchase fresh vegetables, fruits, and related agricultural products through cooperative purchasing vehicles and direct procurement to support school cafeteria operations and institutional food service. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and their cooperative purchasing groups, which aggregate demand across multiple districts to achieve volume pricing and streamlined vendor management.

School districts in Georgia dominate recent activity under this code. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative in February 2026 for fresh produce and eggs spanning 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, responses due March 4, 2026. The Butts County School System posted an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on April 27, 2026, for food products including produce to support its School Nutrition Program during School Year 2026–2027, with sealed bids due May 26, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Both solicitations required vendors to meet insurance and experience thresholds, comply with Buy American and HACCP regulations, and accept pricing terms tied to USDA market reports or Consumer Price Index data. Neither opportunity contained set-aside designations, allowing all qualified vendors to compete. The contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options extending up to five years, and payment terms are Net 30 days from delivery.