UNSPSC 50485515: Bell pepper purees

The variety of peppers known as bell peppers which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50485515 Bell pepper purees is a Commodity code that encompasses prepared pepper products and related fresh or processed vegetable components for institutional food service. State and local procurement under this code reflects broader foodservice supply chains: the recent opportunities on file show that state agencies, county nutrition programs, and school districts purchase bell peppers (fresh, frozen, canned, or processed into sauces and condiments) as line items within large multi-category food procurements rather than as standalone solicitations. Bell pepper purees do not appear as a dedicated commodity in the available opportunities; instead, bell peppers surface as components of larger consumable-foods contracts that include proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and food-service supplies. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission procuring for state supported living centers and hospitals), state correctional departments, county nutrition and senior services programs, school districts, and state educational institutions. The work is fundamentally institutional food supply—supporting canteens, cafeterias, inmate feeding programs, and senior nutrition initiatives across facilities housing hundreds to thousands of persons.

Geographic activity centers on Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Oregon and Illinois. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple food and consumables solicitations in 2026, including IFB HHS0017449 (El Paso State Supported Living Center, posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) and IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center, posted October 16, 2026, due October 23, 2026), both requesting bids on food and consumable products across multiple line items with estimated historical value of $1.5 million and delivery within seven days of order. Georgia school districts including Ben Hill County Schools (posted May 19, 2026, due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (posted May 11, 2026, due June 5, 2026) have solicited comprehensive food bids spanning nearly 400 line items each with firm pricing for 30 days post-award and subsequent adjustments on six-month cycles. Oregon Department of Corrections posted a canned-tomato procurement in June 2026 (due June 19, 2026) specifying USDA Grade B or better and minimum 12-month shelf life. The code shows sustained activity in institutional food provisioning but limited evidence of bell pepper purees as a line-item focus; vendors pursuing state and local work under this code should expect participation in larger food-service bundles with competitive pressure on unit pricing, strict compliance with USDA standards, HACCP certification requirements, and rapid delivery performance (typically 7 to 72 hours post-order).