UNSPSC 50405710: Peruanita potatoes

Variety of potatoes known as peruanita potatoes.

UNSPSC 50405710 Peruanita potatoes, a Commodity code, names a specific potato variety that state and local governments procure as part of broader fresh-produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and child-care operations. The actual buying under this code reflects demand for fresh produce generally—apples, carrots, broccoli, lettuce, potatoes of multiple types, and seasonal fruits and vegetables—supplied to school districts, state prison systems, Head Start programs, senior services, and other public entities. Recent state and local solicitations show schools and districts sourcing produce through RFPs, RFQs, and ITBs with emphasis on local/regional sourcing, USDA compliance, HACCP certification, and firm fixed pricing over one-year terms, often with renewal options.

Issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Northside Independent in San Antonio, Savannah-Chatham in Georgia, Henry County in Georgia, McAllen Independent in Texas, Austin Independent in Texas, and many others), state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Georgia), county school boards (Bartow, Dougherty, Bryan, Bulloch, Glynn, Liberty, Muscogee counties in Georgia), Head Start agencies (Head Start of Greater Dallas), city governments (San Antonio, Meriden Connecticut), and special-purpose districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri). Georgia school districts appear most frequently in the recent-opportunities block. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri, with Texas DOJ and Georgia education entities representing significant repeat buyers. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 (fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, bids due July 29, 2026, requiring local sourcing within 400 miles), Head Start of Greater Dallas IFB 26-GP (frozen and fresh produce for CACFP, bids due June 24, 2026, approximately 32,409 cases across primary/secondary/tertiary suppliers), Texas DOJ IW241979-A (1,200 tons of carrots for canning, bids due March 17, 2026), Northside Independent School District RFP 2026-048 (fresh produce for 83 elementary schools in San Antonio, delivery five days weekly, proposal due May 7, 2026), and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (fresh produce and eggs for 30-district cooperative, approximately $4.4 million Area One and $1.1 million Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026). Evaluation typically weights cost heavily (30–50 percent), with quality, delivery capability, local/domestic sourcing preference, and vendor experience making up the remainder. Contracts run one year with options to renew for two to four additional one-year terms. Set-asides and preference programs vary by issuing body—some districts encourage or require small-business/minority-owned participation under federal USDA or state guidelines; Texas DOJ applies service-disabled-veteran and Texas-produced preferences under state rule. Insurance requirements cluster around $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability, and vendors must carry HACCP plans, traceability documentation, and food-safety certifications.