UNSPSC 50425204: Dried buffalo onions

The variety of onions known as buffalo onions that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50425204 Dried buffalo onions is a Commodity code for specialty dried legumes and vegetables sourced by state and local governments for institutional food service — including correctional facilities, child and adult care programs, and state agency kitchens. Recent opportunities under this code show state purchasing offices and correctional agencies acquiring dried beans (black, pinto, red, and kidney varieties) in bulk quantities for meal preparation; the code's nominal focus on buffalo onions does not match the actual procurement activity, which centers on dried beans and legumes. The issuing bodies are primarily state correctional agencies (Georgia Correctional Industries, Oregon Department of Corrections) and state government food-service operations, with one municipal program (City of Edinburg, Texas) procuring for a child and adult care facility. Work involves specification compliance with USDA grading standards, triple-cleaning certification, food-safety compliance (FDA, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice), palletized delivery to distribution centers, and firm all-inclusive pricing covering freight and fuel surcharges.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted a bid for approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans due June 19, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. PST through OregonBuys, with a combined 10 percent evaluation preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; the historical purchase price was $0.493 per pound. Georgia Correctional Industries issued an RFQ (92100ERFQ0020612027) for kidney beans in 880-bag increments due October 9, 2026, with all-inclusive delivery pricing and strict specification-sheet formatting requirements. The State of Oregon also solicited dried black beans, triple-cleaned, due August 21, 2026. The City of Edinburg, Texas, issued RFP 2026-017 for Child and Adult Care Food Program supplies (including dried beans and related items) due August 4, 2026, serving approximately 400 children daily with a local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051. Georgia and Oregon show repeat activity; Texas and Illinois also appear in the recent-opportunities block.