UNSPSC 50402803: Lucullus chard

The variety of chard known as lucullus chard

UNSPSC 50402803 Lucullus chard, a Commodity code, covers fresh leafy vegetable supply for institutional meal programs, though recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code show minimal direct chard procurement. The code appears primarily in school nutrition and public food service contexts where vendors supply comprehensive fresh produce portfolios that include leafy greens. School districts, state agencies, and local food service authorities issue the majority of solicitations in this category, with procurement spanning from single-district RFPs to cooperative purchasing arrangements serving 30 or more jurisdictions. State departments of criminal justice, county boards of education, city school systems, and special nutrition programs (USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program operators, Head Start agencies, and senior services) represent the typical issuing body mix. The solicitations emphasize domestic and local sourcing where feasible, USDA compliance and food safety certifications (HACCP, GAP certification), and delivery infrastructure capable of serving multiple sites on fixed weekly schedules.

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia and Texas, with additional opportunities in Florida, Connecticut, Missouri, and nationwide procurement from state agencies. Representative recent solicitations include the Muscogee County School District (Georgia) ITB 26-017 for fresh produce items with bids due April 27, 2026, pricing based on USDA Fruit and Vegetable Market News Index; the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia regions, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026, and estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined; the Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program RFP for pre-cut specialty produce delivery to 18 elementary schools, with proposals due March 11, 2026, and an estimated annual budget of $600,000; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicitations for bulk fresh vegetables (carrots IW241979-A for 1,200 tons, white potatoes IW253099, and sweet potatoes IW253121) with March and June 2026 response dates. Geographic concentration favors Georgia school districts and Texas institutional food service, with a long tail of county and municipal procurement across the Southeast and Southwest.