UNSPSC 50131614: In shell table egg from emus

Includes eggs in the shell that have been sorted to remove eggs of lower quality such as cracked and dirty eggs and are often sorted by size that have been laid by birds of the species Dromaius novaehollandiae. Eggs may be unwashed, washed, washed and oiled, aged, and/or pasteurized in the shell. Excludes eggs that have been cooked.

UNSPSC 50131614 In shell table egg from emus, a Commodity code, describes fresh eggs procured by state correctional systems to supply inmate meal programs, though the recent solicitation activity under this code consists entirely of standard chicken eggs rather than emu eggs. The Colorado Department of Corrections has issued at least thirty documented quotes for fresh eggs over the past five months, all specifying USDA Grade A brown or white eggs in loose pack cases of 15 or 30 dozen per unit, stamped and dated no more than 17 days prior to delivery, and transported at temperatures not exceeding 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Each solicitation covers delivery to multiple correctional facilities across Colorado on an F.O.B. Destination, all-inclusive pricing basis, with price as the primary award criterion, sample quality and lead time as secondary factors. Order quantities range from 90 cases to 420 cases of 30-dozen eggs per cycle, reflecting varying facility needs across the CDOC's network. A single instance of non-emu-egg activity appears: the State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) with an attachment in May 2026, and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an RFQ for approximately 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products in May 2026 with a June 8, 2026 deadline, both indicating that broader food procurement occasionally carries this code despite its specificity.

The Colorado Department of Corrections is the sole repeat buyer under this code in the recent activity, issuing nearly all documented quotes through bidnetdirect.com/cdoc with response deadlines typically two to seven days from posting. Bidders must register with the Colorado Secretary of State and CORE through Vendor Self Service, provide Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum $1 million per occurrence, complete enhanced criminal background investigations within 30 days of award, and comply with facility security provisions. No set-asides are identified, though Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business documentation may be submitted for consideration. Failure to deliver on three separate occasions within the agreed timeframe results in disqualification for up to three years or indefinitely. The geographic spread is concentrated in Colorado, primarily serving CDOC facilities in regions including Crowley (Arkansas Valley), Buena Vista, Canon City, Denver, Limon, and Sterling, with all recent activity posted between late July and mid-October 2026. Representative opportunities include the CDOC's documented quote DQ1CAAA20270001241 (posted October 9, 2026, due October 15, 2026) for 180 cases to three facilities, and DQ1CAAA20270001141 (posted September 25, 2026, due October 1, 2026) for 420 cases across five facilities, both emphasizing firm pricing with potential annual increases capped at 2.5% per fiscal year subject to mutual agreement.