UNSPSC 50403255: Seneca starshine corn

The variety of corn known as seneca starshine corn

UNSPSC 50403255 Seneca starshine corn is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce and related food service items, though recent solicitations tagged with this code show limited direct demand for the specific commodity and instead reflect broader fresh fruit, vegetable, and prepared-food purchasing across institutional food service operations. State and local buyers using this code—primarily state departments of corrections and health and human services, school districts, and county and municipal agencies—issue solicitations for canteen groceries, food service supplies, fresh produce, and prepared foods to support cafeteria operations, institutional meal programs, and specialized food service at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, mental health centers, and schools. The work spans weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of produce and prepared foods, often with strict quality, temperature, and packaging requirements; compliance with USDA and food-safety standards; F.O.B. Destination pricing inclusive of transportation; and vendor responsibility for product replacement if items arrive damaged or out of specification.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing recurring solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetables, canteen groceries, and food service items across multiple warehouse and facility locations. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (posted October 16, 2026, bids due October 23, 2026), seeking 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB IW267376 for fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Palestine (posted October 12, 2026, due October 19, 2026); the Illinois Department of Corrections' RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (posted August 27, 2026, due September 3, 2026, small business set-aside); and the Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (posted May 21, 2026, due June 22, 2026, 400-mile sourcing requirement). School districts including Madison Metropolitan and Dougherty County Board of Education in Georgia and Bartow County in Georgia are also active, seeking produce meeting USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program standards or domestic sourcing mandates. Contracts typically run one fiscal year with optional renewal terms; most require commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence and compliance with E-Verify, debarment certification, and prevailing wage standards where applicable.