UNSPSC 50434605: Dried organic mesculin mix lettuce

The variety of organic lettuce known as organic mesculin mix lettuce that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50434605 Dried organic mesculin mix lettuce is a Commodity code; however, the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code do not reflect procurement of dried organic mesculin mix lettuce. Instead, the code shows activity in dried bean procurement—kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and red beans—supplied to correctional facilities, child and adult care food programs, and state institutional kitchens. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual recent purchasing suggests either a tagging error in the source system or that this code serves as a catch-all for dried produce and legume items. The issuing bodies are state corrections departments and departments of agriculture (Georgia, Oregon, Illinois) and municipal and county food service operations (Texas, city-level CACFP programs), indicating that dried beans are being sourced for large-volume institutional meal preparation rather than fresh produce distribution.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Texas. The Georgia Department of Corrections Industries posted an RFQ on October 2, 2026 (due October 9, 2026) for kidney beans in 880-bag increments with all-inclusive delivery pricing. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division issued a bid solicitation on June 5, 2026 (due June 19, 2026) for approximately 42,500 pounds of dried pinto and red beans, triple-cleaned to U.S. No. 2 or better grade, with a 10% combined Oregon-preference evaluation credit; the ODOC historical purchase price was $0.493 per pound in August 2025 from incumbent Intersect USA. The State of Oregon also posted a separate bid on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for dried black beans, triple-cleaned, intended for institutional use. The City of Edinburg, Texas, issued RFP 2026-017 in August 2026 for food and nonfood items supporting a Child and Adult Care Food Program serving approximately 400 children ages 1–18 daily, with a local-vendor preference under Texas Local Government Code Section 271.9051; the RFP includes food products such as proteins, breads, fruits, vegetables, and snacks alongside beverages and paper goods. The State of Illinois solicited a quarterly (July–September) weekly food order on June 18, 2026 (due June 26, 2026) with brand-specific or equivalent items, and the State of Georgia posted a May 15, 2026 RFP for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products (beef, chicken, dairy, grains, vegetables, and specialty entrees) across five TDCJ warehouse locations, with an extended response deadline of May 4, 2026; the initial contract term runs through August 31, 2027 with two optional one-year renewals.