UNSPSC 50131621: In shell table egg from turkeys

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 genus Meleagris. Eggs may be unwashed, washed, washed and oiled, aged, and/or pasteurized in the shell. Excludes eggs that have been cooked.

UNSPSC 50131621 In shell table egg from turkeys is a Commodity code that covers fresh shell eggs supplied to institutional food service operations, including correctional facilities, school districts, and other public agencies. State and local buyers source eggs under this code to support kitchen operations across cafeterias and food preparation facilities, with purchases driven by standardized USDA Grade A specifications, delivery frequency, temperature control, and brand consistency requirements. The Colorado Department of Corrections dominates recent activity, issuing multiple Documented Quote solicitations monthly for fresh eggs delivered to correctional facilities across the state; school districts and school nutrition cooperatives in Georgia also procure eggs under this code as part of broader produce and food-service contracts. All recent solicitations emphasize U.S. Grade A eggs in brown or white varieties, loose pack in 15 or 30-dozen cases, USDA inspection and dating within 17 days of delivery, and arrival temperature not exceeding 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with pricing structured as firm, all-inclusive, FOB Destination with freight prepaid and no surcharges or additional taxes.

The Colorado Department of Corrections has been the most active issuer, posting at least 20 fresh-egg RFQs since mid-April 2026, with quote deadlines typically two to seven days from posting. Representative recent opportunities include DQ1CAAA20270000061 (Colorado DOC, Fresh Eggs RFQ for three facilities, due July 16, 2026, with 240 cases of 30-dozen eggs for delivery July 20–24, 2026) and DQ1CAAA20260005291 (Colorado DOC, Fresh Eggs RFQ for four facilities, due July 2, 2026, with 270 cases of 30-dozen eggs for delivery July 6–10, 2026). Georgia school districts including Early County Board of Education and school nutrition cooperatives such as the GEC Buying Cooperative also procure eggs; Early County issued a line-by-line food-bid RFQ (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including eggs for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Colorado and Georgia represent the geographic concentration of recent activity, with all Colorado DOC solicitations serving facilities in the Crowley, Canon City, Sterling, Denver, Limon, and Buena Vista areas. Award is typically made within hours of the quote deadline to the lowest responsive bidder on price as the primary criterion, with sample quality and lead time as secondary factors. Colorado DOC requires awarded vendors to complete enhanced criminal background investigations, maintain $1 million commercial general liability insurance with the state named as additional insured, register with the Colorado Secretary of State, and comply with facility security provisions.