UNSPSC 50161512: Syrups

UNSPSC 50161512 Syrups is a Commodity code covering maple and specialty syrups procured by state and local agencies for institutional food service, including correctional facilities, health and human services centers, and other state-operated dining programs. State and local buyers under this code source syrups meeting USDA or commercial standards, typically in bulk quantities (cases or truckloads) with firm, fixed unit pricing and FOB destination delivery to central distribution points or individual facilities. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, and other state institutional operations.

Recent activity centers in Texas, Oregon, and Georgia. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted an ITB on July 10, 2026 (due July 24, 2026) for 960 cases of maple syrup meeting USDA Commercial Item Description A-A-20124E standards, with a 10% Oregon-goods or Oregon-headquartered-vendor preference and historical pricing of $26.70 per case as of August 2025; the previous award was to Intersect USA. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services division issued an IFB on June 11, 2026 (due July 11, 2026) for food and consumable products including syrups for the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a historical contract value of $1.5 million and initial term from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, issued an IFB on May 4, 2026 for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas, with responses due May 4, 2026 (extended via addendum to May 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time). A Georgia state procurement for food, supplies, and other kitchen products was posted May 15, 2026 with responses due June 22, 2026, with scope details in the attached solicitation document.