UNSPSC 50151701: Degras

Residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes.

UNSPSC 50151701 Degras is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure cooking fats and oils, including degras (a byproduct of animal-fat rendering used in food preparation and manufacturing). The Rockwood R-VI School District's April 2026 grocery-items solicitation demonstrates that school districts use codes in this family to source a broad mix of food products for child nutrition programs — in this case over 900 line items spanning snacks, fruits, vegetables, breads, grains, cereals, dairy, beverages, condiments, meats, and prepared entrees for a daily student population of approximately 7,800 lunch and breakfast participants across a district serving just under 19,000 students. Delivery occurs Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to a central warehouse or directly to school locations depending on product type (produce, milk, ice cream, smoothies, and pizza receive separate delivery logistics). Bidding is competitive and open, evaluated on lowest responsive bid, compliance with contract terms, product quality, and customer service; the district reserves the right to award on a line-item basis with primary and secondary vendor designations, allowing secondary vendors' pricing to remain active if primary vendors cannot fulfill orders.

Procurement activity under this code concentrates in the Midwest, with the most recent opportunity originating in Missouri. The Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services (Rockwood School District, St. Louis County, Missouri) posted an IFB on March 31, 2026, with electronic bid submission required by 9:45 a.m. CDT on April 29, 2026, directed to Carmen Fischer and Hilary Kulik; contract awards were anticipated on or about June 4, 2026. All products must carry firm pricing for the contract period (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), with midterm cost adjustments permitted for grocery items if manufacturers increase prices by 5 percent or greater with supporting documentation. Bidders must provide proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 with the school district named as additional insured, a Certificate of Good Standing, current health department inspection reports where applicable, and federal compliance certifications including debarment, non-collusion, and anti-lobbying affidavits. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises are noted in the available documentation.