UNSPSC 50122426: Wild caught sea scallop

In this classification, this entry represents the species of shellfish known as Sea Scallop, that was raised in the wild and harvested as an adult, and is presumed to have grown as an organic and Non GMO species.

UNSPSC 50122426 Wild caught sea scallop is a Commodity code that represents a specific seafood product line. State and local governments procure wild caught sea scallops primarily through school nutrition programs and food service operations that require diverse protein options to meet Child Nutrition standards. The recent opportunities under this code reveal minimal direct scallop procurement; instead, school districts and state agencies are bidding comprehensive food supply contracts that list seafood generically alongside proteins, frozen items, and produce. Issuing bodies include county school boards of education (Hancock County, Lamar County, Dougherty County, Treutlen County, Richmond County, Houston County, Douglas County, City Schools of Decatur), state agencies, and special municipal entities (Invest Atlanta). The mix reflects typical state and local food service procurement: school districts dominate, with occasional city and county general-purpose procurement for institutional feeding. No vendor specializes in scallop supply alone under these solicitations; instead, food distributors and grocery suppliers bid across multiple protein categories.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, where recent opportunities appear across Hancock County, Lamar County, Dougherty County, Treutlen County, Richmond County, Houston County, Douglas County, and Decatur between January and July 2026. The Houston County School District issued an ITB for direct delivery of food, paper, and chemicals (ITB 27-001, April 17, 2026 bid due) with approximately $14 million in estimated annual spending across 350,000 cases, and a separate warehouse delivery bid (ITB 27-002, April 16, 2026 bid due). The Douglas County School System procured fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP SN 26-004, March 4, 2026 bid due) with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, plus food supply and distribution services (RFP 26-003, February 18, 2026 bid due) valued at approximately $9 million annually. Most school district contracts specify whole grain requirements, sodium limits, trans-fat-free formulations, Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content, and HACCP compliance, but none isolate scallop procurement as a line item. The code shows minimal standalone activity; state and local buyers treat scallops as one protein option within broader food supply contracts rather than as a targeted procurement category.