UNSPSC 50404622: Russian red mustard lettuce

The variety of lettuce known as russian red mustard lettuce

UNSPSC 50404622 Russian red mustard lettuce, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, ranging from managed cafeterias at correctional facilities and mental health centers to school nutrition programs and senior services. Recent solicitations show a consistent focus on bulk produce supply—whole vegetables and prepared produce ready for institutional kitchens—rather than specialty or processed variants. The code attracts bids from state departments (Health and Human Services, Criminal Justice, Mental Health), county and municipal school districts, regional senior services programs, and healthcare coalitions. Procurement notices emphasize USDA grade standards, bulk packaging by case or pound, F.O.B. Destination delivery to facility warehouses or central distribution points, and compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP and E-Verify.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois and Wisconsin. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice have posted multiple solicitations since June 2026 for fresh vegetables and produce destined to state-supported living centers, prison food warehouses, and treatment facilities. Georgia school districts (Bartow County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County) have issued bids for fresh produce with local-sourcing preferences and seasonal availability requirements. Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health posted buys for bi-weekly and weekly produce deliveries in August and July 2026. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumables and prepared foods, due October 23, 2026), the Texas Department of Criminal Justice RFP IW267376 (fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Palestine, due October 19, 2026), the Dougherty County Board of Education sealed-bid procurement for fresh produce across 24 school nutrition sites (due June 16, 2026), and the Collier County Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (ITN response deadline March 6, 2025). Typical evaluation includes cost weighting of 30–50 percent, vendor qualifications and compliance, and delivery performance. Most contracts run July–June or September–August fiscal cycles with annual or multi-year renewal options.