UNSPSC 50434117: Dried organic pepicha

The variety of organic herbs known as organic pepicha that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50434117 Dried organic pepicha is a Commodity code that in practice covers bulk dried legumes and beans procured by state and local institutions for food service, meal programs, and correctional-facility operations. Recent state and local solicitations under codes in this family predominantly seek dried beans of various varieties—kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and red beans—in quantities ranging from hundreds of bags to tens of thousands of pounds, destined for institutional cooking, cafeteria operations, and child and adult care food programs. Issuing bodies include state correctional departments and food-procurement divisions, state educational purchasing offices, cities administering federally funded child nutrition programs, and state departments managing central food distribution. The scope involves compliance with USDA grading standards, food-safety certifications (FDA, HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practice), triple-cleaning specifications to remove debris and contaminants, palletization and packaging requirements, and all-inclusive pricing that incorporates freight and delivery charges.

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and Illinois. The Oregon Department of Corrections sought approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans (bids due June 19, 2026) with a 10 percent evaluation preference for Oregon-fabricated and Oregon-headquartered suppliers, FOB destination to Salem within 45 days, and a historical price point of $0.493 per pound. Georgia Correctional Industries issued an RFQ for kidney beans in 880-bag increments (due October 9, 2026) with strict formatting requirements and delivery included in all-inclusive pricing. The State of Oregon requested dried black beans, triple-cleaned and USDA-graded (due August 21, 2026) for institutional use. The City of Edinburg, Texas, solicited food and nonfood items including proteins, vegetables, and beverages for a Child and Adult Care Food Program serving approximately 400 children daily, with daily deliveries required Monday through Friday before noon and a local-vendor preference of 5 percent for vendors within Edinburg. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB for cafeteria food products across multiple warehouse locations (response extended to May 4, 2026) covering approximately 382 line items with FOB Destination terms to six distribution points and a 1.5 percent SmartBuy administrative fee on all purchases.