UNSPSC 50171552: Seasoning mix

UNSPSC 50171552 Seasoning mix is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable and prepared food products procured by state and local governments for institutional food service, though recent solicitations show the code is being applied broadly to general grocery procurement rather than seasonings alone. State and local issuers soliciting under this code include county purchasing offices, state health and human services commissions, state correctional and facility management agencies, and state procurement divisions on behalf of subordinate departments. Representative recent solicitations span food service for senior centers, state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, and institutional cafeterias, with scope including proteins, dairy, frozen specialty items, canned and fresh produce, condiments, and consumable serviceware alongside discrete seasoning and condiment lines. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an RFQ on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued two separate IFBs on August 4, 2026, for food service groceries and canteen groceries at Mexia State Supported Living Center, each with responses due August 25, 2026.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with recent procurement from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice) for cafeteria food products across five geographic distribution areas, issued May 4, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for supplemental food and consumables statewide across multiple state hospitals and supported living centers (IFB posted May 19, 2026); and the State of Georgia for general food, supplies, and kitchen products (IFB posted May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026). The State of Illinois issued a weekly food order solicitation for the July-September quarter on June 18, 2026, due June 26, 2026. Awards are typically made on best value or lowest responsive bidder basis with firm, fixed pricing and delivery to facility locations within seven days of order or on specified schedules; suppliers must meet USDA grade and federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act compliance standards, maintain product quality guarantees of ninety days or manufacturer warranty (whichever is greater), and absorb delivery costs including overtime and restocking charges.