UNSPSC 50402103: Oliver brussel sprouts

The variety of brussel sprouts known as oliver brussel sprouts

UNSPSC 50402103 Oliver brussel sprouts is a Commodity code. State and local school districts and child nutrition programs are the primary buyers of fresh produce under this code, with solicitations covering fresh vegetables sourced for student meal programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program distributions, and Head Start child care food service. The code reflects institutional purchasing of produce in bulk quantities, emphasizing compliance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) or National School Lunch Program standards, food safety certifications such as HACCP plans, traceability documentation by farm of origin, and delivery in ready-to-eat or processed form where required. Recent solicitations underscore geographic sourcing preferences—several school districts specify local procurement within 200–400 miles to support farm-to-school initiatives—and the prevalence of organic and sustainably grown product preferences in evaluation criteria. Pricing mechanisms vary widely, from per-pound unit costs with organic discounts to cost-plus-fixed-fee or cost-plus-percentage models, with firm pricing requirements common across contracts spanning one to five fiscal years.

The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Bartow County, Dougherty County, Savannah-Chatham County, McAllen, Northside Independent, Austin Independent, and others across Georgia, Texas, and Florida), along with state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), Head Start programs (Head Start of Greater Dallas), and city or county school nutrition departments (Hillsborough County, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Liberty County, Glynn County, Bryan County, Douglas County, Henry County, Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut). Activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida, Missouri, and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for approximately 5,900 weekly servings of fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, emphasizing Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and offering a 5% preference for diverse-owned vendors; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with proposals due June 22, 2026, prioritizing sourcing within 400 miles and weighted evaluation favoring seasonal variety (25 points), cost (30 points), and product quality (15 points); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with annual spending estimated at $5.5 million combined, proposals due March 4, 2026. Texas Department of Criminal Justice has issued multiple vegetable-specific IFBs (carrots, white potatoes, sweet potatoes for canning) during this period, indicating ongoing commodity procurement for institutional feeding operations.