NIGP 39362: Meal, Corn

NIGP 39362 Meal, Corn, an Item code, represents a narrow commodity line that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service and cafeteria operations. Recent solicitations show that corn-based meal products are typically bought within larger food supply contracts that aggregate proteins, grains, dairy, and prepared foods across multiple line items rather than as standalone purchases. The issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state purchasing divisions acting on behalf of customer agencies, and general state procurement offices; contracts often serve institutional food service operations including prison cafeterias, school districts, and other mass-feeding environments where standardized meal components and portion control drive specification and procurement structure.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF in May 2026 for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items across proteins, grains (including tortillas, pasta, rice, and flour), dairy, beverages, and staple items with delivery to six TDCJ distribution points across Texas on FOB Destination terms; the response deadline extended to May 4, 2026, with awards made per line item based on best value. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) in May 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date, though the full scope and line-item detail were contained in an attached specification document. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia; the code sees limited standalone visibility, appearing primarily within consolidated food procurement efforts where meal corn competes alongside dozens of other commodity line items for institutional food-service contracts.