UNSPSC 50404007: Alderman pea

It is a variety of pea Pisum sativum L. more precocious and with greater productive distribution

UNSPSC 50404007 Alderman pea, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce—particularly peas and other vegetables—procured by state and local governments for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, and senior services. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers sourcing fresh produce, frozen vegetables, and related food items for correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school districts, and senior services through IFBs, RFPs, and sealed bids. The buying mix spans state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County), and specialized procurement bodies (Head Start of Greater Dallas). The code's scope in practice extends well beyond alderman peas alone to encompass broader fresh-produce procurement—carrots, potatoes, onions, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and seasonal produce sourced from local vendors where policies favor regional sourcing.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Texas (TDCJ food warehouse replenishment at Snyder, Wynne, and Palestine; Texas HHS consumables for Lufkin and Mexia State Supported Living Centers) and Georgia (Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education). Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida also show recent activity. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods and supplies (including vegetables and prepared items) for Lufkin State Supported Living Center, due October 23, 2026; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's multiple fresh-fruit-and-vegetable solicitations (IW267376 for Palestine, IW267420 for Snyder, IW267411 for Wynne), due in October 2026; and the Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables, due June 22, 2026. School districts and institutional food-service buyers typically weight cost, seasonal variety, delivery compliance, product quality, and local-sourcing preferences—with some districts applying organic premiums and geographic filters (sourcing within 400 miles). Prevailing wage and insurance requirements are standard; many solicitations include E-Verify and debarment certification mandates.