UNSPSC 50407202: Maca

Variety of tubers known as maca

UNSPSC 50407202 Maca is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh produce and food service items, though recent solicitations show no purchasing specifically for maca root. Instead, jurisdictions are buying fresh fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods for institutional food service—state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, mental health centers, school nutrition programs, and senior services. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, and multiple school districts across Georgia and Texas dominate recent activity, issuing IFBs and RFPs for fresh produce, frozen foods, canteen groceries, and prepared entrees delivered on fixed schedules to central warehouses or facility locations. These are operational procurement cycles tied to fiscal-year budgets, with contract terms typically running 12 months and renewable annually or for fixed extension periods.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Florida, with Texas agencies—particularly HHSC and TDCJ—accounting for the heaviest volume. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 (consumables and prepared foods for Lufkin State Supported Living Center, response due October 23, 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice RFP IW267376 (fresh fruit and vegetables for Palestine facility, response due October 19, 2026), the Dougherty County Board of Education School Nutrition Program sealed bid for fresh produce across 24 school sites (response due June 16, 2026), and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points). Vendor requirements typically include commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), compliance with food safety regulations and USDA standards, E-Verify enrollment, and detailed references. Pricing is almost universally FOB Destination with the vendor bearing freight; delivery windows are narrow (typically 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and non-compliance triggers investigation costs charged to the contractor.