NIGP 39395: Recycled Grocer's Miscellaneous Products

NIGP 39395 Recycled Grocer's Miscellaneous Products is an Item code describing miscellaneous food and grocery products sourced through recycled or surplus channels that state and local governments procure for food service, nutrition programs, and community food access initiatives. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying mobile retail grocery services, food supplies for institutional kitchens, and fresh produce distribution to underserved communities. The mix of issuing bodies includes state agencies—Texas and Georgia have posted solicitations within the past six months—and the work ranges from operating mobile farmer's markets and farm stands to supplying institutional food products and kitchen materials. Vendors pursuing this code typically need experience in food distribution, mobile retail operations, community engagement, and compliance with food safety, licensing, and insurance requirements specific to their state.

Texas and Georgia are the primary states with recent posted activity under this code. The State of Texas issued RFP 2710-001 on October 6, 2026 for Mobile Grocer and Farm Stand Services, due November 3, 2026, seeking proposals to operate mobile retail units delivering fresh fruits, vegetables, and grocery items to designated underserved communities on a scheduled basis; the RFP emphasizes service quality, operational capability, community impact, and compliance with insurance and licensing requirements, with potential small business or disadvantaged business enterprise set-asides available under Texas procurement regulations. The State of Georgia issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 for Food, Supplies, and Other Kitchen Products, due June 22, 2026, with full scope and pricing contained in the attached solicitation document. Set-aside programs, contract terms, renewal options, and funding sources vary by issuing body and are detailed in individual RFP and ITB documents.