UNSPSC 50405304: Buffalo onions

The variety of onions known as buffalo onions

UNSPSC 50405304 Buffalo onions is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh onions—predominantly yellow, white, and green varieties in bulk quantities measured in cases, pounds, or 50-pound bags—for institutional food service operations at correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, mental health centers, school districts, senior services, and child care programs. Recent solicitations show onions specified as components of broader fresh produce contracts rather than as standalone line items, reflecting their role as a staple vegetable in high-volume institutional kitchens. Procurement bodies issuing under this code span state departments of criminal justice and health services, school nutrition programs, county boards of education, and regional health care organizations. Texas and Georgia dominate recent activity, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and multiple Georgia school districts (Bartow County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County) posting fresh produce procurements that include onions as specified items. Illinois Department of Corrections and Corrections and Department of Mental Health also appear as repeat buyers.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetables to multiple food warehouses (IW267376 Palestine, IW267420 Snyder, IW267411 Wynne, all posted September–October 2026 with October response dates), the Illinois Department of Corrections RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (yellow or white onions specified in 50-pound bags, quoted due September 3, 2026 under a small business set-aside), the Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables requiring 400-mile sourcing (due June 22, 2026), and Bryan County Schools sealed bid for fresh produce including onions at approximately 790 cases estimated usage (due May 27, 2026). Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 food bid encompasses fresh vegetables within a 300+ line-item procurement for three schools. Pricing typically uses firm, fixed unit pricing; delivery terms are F.O.B. Destination with vendors bearing transportation; and contract terms run 12 months with renewal options. Prevailing wage, insurance, E-Verify compliance, and debarment certifications are standard across all issuing bodies.