UNSPSC 50111561: Quail, minimally processed without additions

Products from animals of the family Phasianidae and genera Coturnix, Anurophasis, Perdicula, or Ophrysia that have not been subject to any further manufacturing process such as being cooked, dried, cured, ground, or reformed. Products may be sliced, diced, or mechanically tenderized. Product additions such as an injected solution, marinade, sauce, seasoning, dry coating, stuffing, or filling are not present. Lead attributes: 1/ Refrigeration state 2/ Shape/Form 3/ Boneless Claim 4/ Source 5/ Quality level 6/ Organic 7/ Religious law suitability claim 8/ Pack type

UNSPSC 50111561 Quail, minimally processed without additions is a Commodity code covering the supply of minimally processed quail to state and local institutions, though the recent contract activity under this code spans a much broader range of food products including poultry, produce, dairy, and processed meats for institutional food service. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and health and human services agencies that source food for cafeterias, nutrition programs, and facility meal services. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, illustrates the scope: bidders supply firm, fixed unit rates for food items under a one-year initial contract with renewal and extension options, with the prior-period historical value at $1.5 million. Similarly, school districts issue line-by-line bids covering hundreds of food items—Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompasses meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments, and non-food supplies for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with contract pricing remaining firm for 15 days from award and escalation requests considered on a six-month basis using USDA or Consumer Price Index data.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with school districts and state agencies as primary buyers. The DeKalb County School District issued ITB 26-729 (due March 31, 2026) for USDA product processing services converting commodity products into fully-cooked poultry, beef, turkey, and cheese items; the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative sought fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two Georgia geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined. Georgia State's RFP PE55645NONST2026000000009 (due June 22, 2026) solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products. Vendors bidding under this code face strict compliance requirements including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, biosecurity policies, general liability insurance typically at $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence, Buy American provisions where applicable, and E-Verify compliance. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications, with contracts typically running July 1 through June 30 and including automatic renewal options renewable up to five years absent non-renewal notice.