UNSPSC 50403810: Spanish morado garlic

The variety of garlic known as spanish morado garlic

UNSPSC 50403810 Spanish morado garlic is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items procured by state and local government agencies for institutional food service operations. State and local buying under this code spans fresh produce supply to correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school districts, mental health centers, and senior services, with contracts typically covering bi-weekly or weekly deliveries of fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items like garlic alongside broader produce portfolios rather than garlic as a standalone line item.

Recent activity shows Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health, Georgia school districts, and city and county nutrition programs as the primary issuing bodies. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for Palestine (IW267376, due October 19, 2026) and Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026), both requesting proposals through the TDCJ Procurement Portal; the Illinois Department of Corrections' fresh produce quote for Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026) specifying garlic among approximately 15 produce items with bi-weekly delivery and a small business set-aside; and the Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce spanning 40 line items including carrots and potatoes (PE64710NONST2027000000078, due June 16, 2026). Geographic spread is concentrated in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois and Wisconsin. Texas agencies—particularly TDCJ and HHSC—dominate the recent opportunity stream, posting multiple solicitations for fresh produce supply to correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, and food warehouses, while Georgia school districts (Bartow County, Bryan County, Dougherty County, Early County) have posted local-produce-preference bids requiring sourcing within 400 miles. Pricing on these contracts typically runs $0.20 to $0.25 per pound for fresh-cut produce and is often subject to Consumer Price Index escalation or firm-pricing periods of 30 to 120 days; delivery requirements emphasize temperature control, quality standards (USDA grade compliance), and short lead times of one to two weeks.