UNSPSC 50405602: Arbol peppers

The variety of peppers known as arbol peppers

UNSPSC 50405602 Arbol peppers, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh pepper supply to state and local institutional food service operations, including correctional facilities, mental health centers, supported living centers, school districts, and senior services programs. State and local governments procure arbol peppers as components of broader fresh produce contracts serving cafeteria operations, canteen supplies, and meal preparation across multiple facility types. The code does not appear in recent opportunities as a standalone line item; instead, arbol peppers are embedded within comprehensive produce and food service solicitations where produce vendors supply multiple pepper varieties alongside other vegetables, fruits, and related commodities to meet institutional nutritional and operational requirements.

Solicitations under this code involve state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Dougherty County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bryan County Schools, Early County Board of Education), and municipal entities (Madison Metropolitan School District, City of San Antonio). Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional procurement in Illinois and Wisconsin. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017798 for canteen and food service groceries at Mexia State Supported Living Center (due August 25, 2026, covering 40+ produce line items), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice fresh fruit and vegetable supply solicitations IW267376 (Palestine), IW267420 (Snyder Food Warehouse), and IW267411 (Wynne Food Warehouse—all due October 14–19, 2026), the Illinois Department of Corrections RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (due September 3, 2026, with bi-weekly deliveries of specified produce including peppers, under a small business set-aside), and the Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026, emphasizing regional sourcing within 400 miles). Pricing is typically F.O.B. Destination with vendors bearing all transportation and handling costs; contract terms range from one to three years with renewal options.