UNSPSC 50423015: Dried tip top cabbage

The variety of chinese cabbage known as tip top cabbage that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50423015 Dried tip top cabbage (Commodity) covers institutional food procurement for state agencies, correctional facilities, schools, and special-purpose districts — though recent state and local solicitations under this code show activity focused on dried beans (kidney, pinto, red, and black) rather than cabbage. State and local governments are buying bulk dried legumes for cafeteria meal programs, correctional-facility food service, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operations, and institutional kitchen supply. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections, state purchasing offices, city governments, and educational institutions. The procurement typically requires compliance with USDA grading standards, FDA food-safety regulations, and HACCP protocols, with delivery specifications calling for palletized shipments, moisture-content limits, triple-cleaning standards to remove foreign material, and all-inclusive pricing that incorporates freight and fuel surcharges.

Recent opportunities span Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and Illinois. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued a solicitation for approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans (S2910000017705, due June 19, 2026) with a 10% evaluation preference for in-state fabrication and headquarters; the historical incumbent price was $0.493 per pound. Georgia Correctional Industries solicited kidney beans in increments of 880 bags (92100ERFQ0020612027, RFQ due October 9, 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas (response extended to May 4, 2026) spanning approximately 382 line items including dried beans alongside proteins, dairy, and staple foods for multiple TDCJ distribution points. The City of Edinburg, Texas, requested proposals for CACFP meal program supplies (RFP2026017, due August 4, 2026) including food products for approximately 400 children daily, with a local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051 for bids within 5% of the lowest price. The State of Illinois solicited weekly food orders for July-September (27497DVAQUINCB52821, due June 26, 2026), and Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026).