UNSPSC 50221002: Pulse flour

UNSPSC 50221002 Pulse flour is a Commodity code that covers legume-based flour products procured by state health and human services agencies, correctional departments, and state institutional food service operations to supply cafeterias, dining facilities, and food preparation operations serving residential populations. The recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy pulse flour as part of broader food provisioning for state-operated institutions—warehouses, cafeterias, and food service facilities—typically bundled with other grains, proteins, dairy, and consumables rather than as a standalone line item. The issuing bodies are primarily state agencies with centralized procurement divisions, including the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (procuring on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and the State of Georgia. These jurisdictions use standing competitive bids and invitations for bid (IFBs) to award multi-year institutional food supply contracts.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas HHS Commission posted IFB HHS0017449 in June 2026 for food and consumable products (including grains under NIGP Class 390) supplying the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026 and historical annual volume of $1.5 million across a September 2026 to August 2027 initial term. The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF in May 2026 for cafeteria food products spanning 382 line items (including grains and flour) to supply Texas Department of Criminal Justice distribution points across five geographic areas, with an extended response deadline of May 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time and delivery required on FOB Destination terms to six TDCJ distribution points. The State of Georgia solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 posted in May 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date, though the full scope document was not available. Contract terms typically run one year with one or two optional renewal periods, and awards are made on best value considering price, vendor performance history, specification compliance, and delivery capability.