NIGP 39068: Salad Mix, Fresh

NIGP 39068 Salad Mix, Fresh is an Item code under which state and local governments procure fresh salad greens and mixed leafy vegetables for food service operations across institutional and public-sector settings. Recent solicitations show this code encompasses salad mix as a line item within broader produce and food supply contracts rather than as a standalone procurement vehicle; state and local buyers integrate salad mix ordering into weekly or quarterly food orders, multi-item produce agreements, and comprehensive meal-service contracts that bundle fresh vegetables with other food categories. Issuing bodies span county parks and recreation departments (Collier County, Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC, Illinois IVHQ), school districts (Early County Board of Education, Georgia), cooperative purchasing coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), Head Start child care programs, and state procurement offices (California Department of General Services). School districts and state institutional food-service operations appear as the most frequent buyers of produce including salad mix under this and related codes.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Illinois based on recent postings. Representative recent opportunities include the State of California Department of General Services' three-year fresh and processed vegetable contract (RFB-IS-26200914, due May 28, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's supplemental food and consumables procurement covering 210 line items including fresh vegetables for state hospitals and supported living centers (IFB HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026, with a potential contract value of $4.5 million over three years); Early County Board of Education's food and non-food line-by-line bid including vegetables and salad components (due June 8, 2026); and Head Start of Greater Dallas' IFB for approximately 32,409 cases of frozen foods, produce, and meat products (IFB 26-GP, due June 24, 2026, with an estimated value of $969,460.94). Collier County issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025), requiring menu variety and diverse food options that would include fresh salad offerings. These contracts typically require compliance with food safety and HACCP standards, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000), delivery within specified timeframes, and federal child nutrition or institutional food-program requirements.