UNSPSC 50425300: Dried peanuts

The type of vegetable known as peanuts that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50425300 Dried peanuts is a Class code that spans state and local procurement of legumes and dried bean products for food service operations, though recent opportunities show a heavier emphasis on pinto and red beans than peanuts specifically. School districts, state departments of corrections, state food procurement offices, and municipal agencies serving child nutrition programs are the primary buyers under this code. The scope of work includes dried legumes meeting U.S. No. 2 or better grade standards, triple-cleaned and palletized for institutional food service, with minimum shelf life requirements typically one year from delivery; products must comply with USDA, FDA, and HACCP standards and carry nutritional labeling. Procurement is split between direct purchases of specific dried bean line items in large volumes and broader grocery supply contracts that include dried legumes alongside proteins, fresh produce, dairy, and prepared foods.

Oregon and Texas dominate recent activity. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division has posted two bids for dried pinto and red beans—approximately 42,500 pounds (due June 19, 2026, under S2910000017140) and 127,500 pounds (due March 20, 2026, under S2910000016233)—with a standing 10 percent evaluation preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Statewide Procurement Division issued Invitation for Bid 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026 (response deadline May 4, 2026, later extended via Addendum No. 2), procuring approximately 382 line items across multiple food categories including dried beans and legumes to supply six TDCJ warehouse distribution points; award is made per line item based on best value. Additional opportunities in Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia include school district contracts where dried beans appear as line items within broader grocery or food distribution RFPs and ITBs (Muscogee County School District ITB 26-017, Rockwood R-VI School District IFB spanning 900+ line items, Fairfax County Public Schools IFB 2000004323, and others), though these procurement vehicles do not isolate dried peanuts or beans as standalone focus areas. No current opportunities specifically targeting dried peanuts as a commodity have been posted in the recent opportunities block; all dried-legume activity centers on pinto or red beans.