UNSPSC 50202311: Powdered drink mix

UNSPSC 50202311 Powdered drink mix is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure pre-measured electrolyte-replacement and sports drink powders, commonly packaged in individual packets designed for bulk mixing in institutional food-service settings. Recent solicitations show demand concentrated in correctional facilities, state hospitals, developmental centers, and school nutrition programs, where the work centers on supplying powdered drinks comparable to industry-standard formulations such as Gatorade or PowerAde, with emphasis on sugar-free options, compliance with federal Smart Snacks nutrition standards, and pre-portioned packets that eliminate staff measuring. Issuing bodies span county health and detention services (Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office), state corrections and hospital systems (California, Texas), state education departments (Georgia), school districts (Hancock County Board of Education), and municipal procurement offices (City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida). Salt Lake County has posted three separate electrolyte-replacement powder RFCs since August 2026, signaling repeated purchasing activity for jail food services with six-year contract terms and annual budgets around $5,000 per award.

Geographic concentration is strongest in the West and South, with recent activity centered in Utah (Salt Lake County, multiple RFCs posted August through October 2026), California (Department of General Services statewide beverage base IFB, due October 8, 2026), Georgia (Department of Education Smart Snacks RFP, due November 2, 2026), Texas (HHSC supplemental food and consumables IFB, responses due March 19, 2026; TDCJ cafeteria food products IFB, extended deadline May 4, 2026), and Florida (Hillsborough County RFQ for SHOTZ brand electrolyte mix with SLBE set-aside, due June 5, 2026). The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office Health Services RFCs stand out as the most recent and active vehicles, with the October 15, 2026 deadline (SLCoshe1331322) requiring sample submission to 3415 S. 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119, all-or-none award on lowest responsive bidder by net unit price, six-year term, and optional scoring points under the County's Employee Health Care Preference and Veterans and Companywide Hiring Preference programs (one point each with certification required). The California DGS IFB requires all-or-none statewide performance across two service areas, quarterly to monthly delivery, two-year term with two optional one-year extensions, and estimated annual consumption of approximately 10,187 cases of individual serving packets and 1,598 cases of bulk pack. Texas and Georgia opportunities emphasize volume procurement and multi-year supply relationships to state institutional networks with firm pricing in early years and capped annual escalation.