UNSPSC 50404114: Mint

The variety of herbs known as mint

UNSPSC 50404114 Mint is a Commodity code that encompasses procurement of packaged and bulk food items including shelf-stable groceries, proteins, frozen foods, dairy, condiments, beverages, and related consumable supplies. State and local governments purchase these items under the code for institutional food service operations—particularly state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, senior services programs, and other state agency cafeterias and kitchens. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, state criminal justice departments, county boards of commissioners, and state facility management divisions. Solicitations typically require firm, fixed unit pricing with delivery to specified institutional locations, compliance with USDA grade standards, and responsiveness to detailed product specifications including brand and packaging requirements. Most recent opportunities show responses evaluated on specification compliance, delivery capability, and price, with awards made to single or multiple vendors per line item based on best value rather than lowest price alone.

Recent activity spans Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, with Texas Health and Human Services Commission being a standout repeat buyer—posting three separate IFBs in August 2026 for Mexia State Supported Living Center food service and canteen groceries (HHS0017798, HHS0017799) and a June 2026 IFB for El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 11, 2026). The Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division posted IFB 304T26300CF for TDCJ cafeteria food products (due May 4, 2026) spanning 382 line items across five geographic warehouse distribution points. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia, solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items via informal written quote (PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026) for the Department of Community Services. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026). Historical contract values where disclosed range from $158,000 (Mexia food service FY25) to $1.5 million annually (El Paso facility prior period), with the HHSC supplemental food procurement (HHS0016792V2) carrying a maximum three-year value of $4.5 million.