UNSPSC 50485540: Limo chili pepper purees

Variety of chili peppers known as limo chili peppers which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50485540 Limo chili pepper purees is a Commodity code that appears on state and local procurement records but does not align with the actual work being solicited in practice. Recent opportunities tagged to this code involve institutional food service procurement—including fresh, frozen, canned, and prepared food items for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and senior services programs—rather than chili pepper purees or any specialty pepper product. The mismatch suggests either systematic miscoding at the issuing body or a data-classification error in how opportunities reach procurement platforms. The solicitations under this code span multiple issuing bodies including state health and human services departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), state corrections agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county boards of commissioners (Gwinnett County, Georgia), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Georgia), and state agencies (Illinois, Georgia). Work being procured includes shelf-stable proteins, dairy, produce, grains, condiments, and food service supplies delivered on a contracted basis, typically with firm fixed pricing, delivery within 7 days of order, and compliance with USDA standards and federal nutrition requirements where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with additional opportunities in Illinois. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners IWQ 140229 for food items for community services (due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections bid for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (due June 19, 2026), and Burke County Public Schools school nutrition food bid covering nearly 400 line items across five schools (due June 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.). Ben Hill County Schools and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also posted significant food service solicitations in the same period. Contract values range from under $25,000 to estimated historical spending of $1.5 million annually at larger state facilities. Most solicitations require F.O.B. Destination pricing, three verifiable references, proof of USDA compliance, liability insurance, E-Verify certification, and debarment certifications. Given the mismatch between the code's stated commodity and actual procurement activity, business development professionals should verify code assignment during pre-bid research and confirm scope alignment before pursuing opportunities.