UNSPSC 50421826: Dried guar gum beans

The variety of beans known as guar gum beans that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50421826 Dried guar gum beans, a Commodity code, sees state and local procurement focused on dried legumes for institutional meal programs and correctional facilities. Despite the code's nominal designation, recent solicitations under this category cover a broader range of dried beans—kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and red beans—procured for correctional industries, child and adult care food programs, and state agency food supply. State correctional departments and child nutrition programs are the primary buyers, with occasional participation from state purchasing offices coordinating statewide food procurement. The scope of work spans bulk institutional purchase of USDA-graded, food-safe dried legumes suitable for large-scale cooking and meal service, with triple-cleaning and defect-removal specifications common across institutional sourcing.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. Georgia Correctional Industries issued an RFQ (92100ERFQ0020612027) for kidney beans due October 9, 2026, with deliveries in 880-bag increments and all-inclusive pricing required. The State of Oregon's Department of Corrections issued a bid solicitation (S2910000017140) for approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans due June 19, 2026, at $0.493 per pound under the prior contract and subject to a 10 percent Oregon-vendor evaluation preference. The City of Edinburg, Texas, procured food and nonfood items including dried legumes for a Child and Adult Care Food Program serving 400 children daily under RFP 2026-017, with cost weighted at 30 percent and menu quality at 20 percent of evaluation. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, issued IFB 304T26300CF for cafeteria food products spanning multiple protein, grain, and vegetable items delivered to six distribution points across Texas, with response due May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2) and contract term through August 31, 2027 plus two one-year renewal options.