UNSPSC 50403207: Biqueen corn

The variety of corn known as biqueen corn

UNSPSC 50403207 Biqueen corn is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure primarily as a component of larger food service and institutional meal programs rather than as a standalone product line. Recent state and local solicitations show this code nested within broader fresh produce and food supply contracts for correctional facilities, mental health centers, school districts, senior services, and state-supported living centers. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health, and multiple school districts across Georgia and Wisconsin issue the majority of visible opportunities, with work spanning frozen vegetables, fresh produce delivery, canteen groceries, and prepared food items. Most solicitations bundle corn with dozens of other produce and prepared-food line items under single IFB or RFP notices, indicating that vendors pursuing this code typically compete as part of broader food-service portfolios rather than as specialty produce suppliers.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumables foods, due October 23, 2026) and IFB HHS0017799 (Mexia State Supported Living Center food service groceries, due August 25, 2026), both bundling prepared foods and produce with packaging supplies; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's multiple fresh fruit and vegetable solicitations (IW267376 for Palestine, IW267420 for Snyder Food Warehouse, IW267411 for Wynne Food Warehouse, all issued in September–October 2026); the Illinois Department of Corrections' RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 (fresh produce for Joliet Treatment Center, due September 3, 2026, small business set-aside); and school nutrition programs including Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4163 (fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, due July 29, 2026, Wisconsin-sourced within 400 miles, diverse-owned business eligible for 5% preference) and Bartow County Schools RFP 10-2026-019 (local fresh fruits and vegetables, due June 22, 2026, Georgia requirement for 400-mile sourcing). Delivery is typically bi-weekly to weekly, F.O.B. Destination with vendor bearing freight, and pricing remains firm for 30–240 days depending on contract type. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction: Texas emphasizes HUB and Texas bidder preferences; Illinois requires prevailing-wage certification in food service; Georgia school districts favor local and diverse-owned suppliers with point-based scoring; and Wisconsin applies cooperative purchasing and diversity program incentives.