UNSPSC 50403216: Dazzle corn

The variety of corn known as dazzle corn

UNSPSC 50403216 Dazzle corn is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual purchasing activity in state and local government. Recent solicitations tagged under this code describe fresh produce procurement — fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and bulk staple produce items such as carrots, potatoes, and onions for institutional food service — rather than any product called "dazzle corn." The mismatch suggests that the code classification in the source data does not align with the scope of work being solicited. State and local agencies posting produce bids to this code are issuing institutional food service contracts that cover a wide range of fresh and frozen vegetables, not a specialized commodity product. The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Schools, Early County Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District), county-level park and recreation authorities (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and specialized federal nutrition programs (Head Start of Greater Dallas).

Activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary presence in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Recent representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (bids due October 23, 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's multiple IFBs for fresh fruit and vegetables to regional food warehouses including Wynne, Snyder, and Palestine (bids due October 14 and October 19, 2026), the Illinois Department of Corrections IFB 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center with a small business set-aside (due September 3, 2026), the Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026), and the Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due July 29, 2026). Buyers across this portfolio emphasize delivery within tight timeframes (often seven days or less), USDA quality compliance, food safety certifications, and compliance with prevailing wage and E-Verify requirements. Award vehicles commonly include sole-source or multiple-award structures based on lowest responsive bidder or best value, with contract terms typically running one fiscal or school year with renewal options.