UNSPSC 50403514: Ova eggplants

The variety of eggplants known as ova eggplants

UNSPSC 50403514 Ova eggplants is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—primarily fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional food service—under this code, including eggplants as a component of broader produce supply contracts. Recent solicitations show procurement offices buying fresh produce for correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school nutrition programs, senior services, and mental health centers. The work encompasses weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting USDA quality standards, often with specific requirements for pack sizes, temperature control, traceability by farm of origin, and organic or locally sourced options where applicable. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Schools, Early County Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District), county governments (Collier County), and special-purpose entities (Head Start of Greater Dallas). Repeat buyers include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which have posted multiple produce solicitations in recent months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional opportunities in Illinois and Florida. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has issued separate solicitations for fresh fruits and vegetables to multiple warehouse locations (Wynne, Snyder, and Palestine facilities) with October 2026 response dates. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited consumable and food service items for state-supported living centers (Lufkin and Mexia) in August 2026 via IFB, with bids due August 25, 2026. The Illinois Department of Corrections requested fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (IFB 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026) under a small-business set-aside. Georgia school districts—Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Schools, and Early County Schools—issued sealed-bid procurements for fresh produce in May and June 2026, with local-sourcing preferences and evaluation criteria weighting cost, seasonal variety, and product quality. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin solicited fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026) requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and ready-to-eat packaging. Collier County, Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN 258360) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 response date and a 10-point local-vendor preference. The City of San Antonio issued an RFP (26-070) for produce market operations at senior centers, with submission deadline May 27, 2026. Pricing typically runs F.O.B. Destination with vendors bearing delivery costs; contract terms commonly span one year with renewal options. Insurance requirements typically include $500,000 to $1,000,000 commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. E-Verify compliance, debarment certification, and compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, USDA standards) are standard conditions.