NIGP 39342: Cornstarch, Cooking

NIGP 39342 Cornstarch, Cooking is an Item code that captures cornstarch and related starches procured by state and local food-service operations, particularly those serving institutional populations. State and local governments buy cornstarch primarily as a thickening agent and ingredient for cafeteria meal preparation, appearing as a line item within broader food-supply contracts. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments operating food-service operations and correctional facilities, reflecting the institutional scale at which cornstarch is consumed.

Recent activity shows state procurement offices issuing food-supply contracts that roll up cornstarch and dozens of other commodity food items into single procurements. The State of Georgia issued an RFB (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, while the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, issued an IFB (304T26300CF) on May 4, 2026 for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items across grains, baking supplies, proteins, and condiments to supply TDCJ warehouse locations across five geographic areas. The Texas IFB extended the original April 21, 2026 deadline to May 4, 2026 via addendum and required FOB Destination delivery to six distribution points, with the contract term running through August 31, 2027 plus two optional one-year renewals. Cornstarch procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with the bids reflecting institutional-scale food-service demand driven by correctional facilities and other state-operated cafeterias.