UNSPSC 50404117: Pepicha

The variety of herbs known as pepicha

UNSPSC 50404117 Pepicha, a Commodity code, captures fresh produce and specialty produce items that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, including schools, correctional facilities, health and human services centers, and other public agencies. The recent solicitations show procurement of fresh vegetables (carrots, broccoli, celery, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, onions, potatoes), fresh fruits (apples, bananas, berries, citrus fruits), and eggs for child nutrition programs, correctional dining, and supported living centers. State health and human services agencies, school districts, and county school systems dominate the issuing-body mix, with particularly active procurement from Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Douglas County School System in Georgia, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Comptroller's office. The code also captures broader food supply contracts that include fresh produce alongside proteins, dairy, frozen items, and consumables, though the recent opportunities show produce as a discrete line-item category or as part of larger institutional food-service packages.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Texas, Georgia, and Missouri, with secondary activity in Virginia. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia (due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two), an IFB by Texas Health and Human Services Commission for supplemental food and consumable products serving state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with prior-period spend of $1.5 million), Fairfax County Public Schools Master Grocery K-12 IFB (due April 27, 2026, covering weekly delivery to 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens), and Rockwood R-VI School District's Child Nutrition Services grocery bid covering over 900 line items (due April 29, 2026, serving approximately 6,900 daily lunch participants). Pricing is predominantly firm fixed for the contract term, with some allowance for cost adjustments tied to manufacturer price increases or market indices such as USDA terminal market reports. Insurance requirements typically include $1 million general liability and workers compensation; respondents must meet USDA food-safety standards and often demonstrate three to five years of relevant experience with institutional food service.