UNSPSC 50405800: Rutabagas

The type of vegetable known as rutabagas

UNSPSC 50405800 Rutabagas, a Class code, represents a narrow commodity line within fresh vegetable procurement. State and local governments buy rutabagas and other fresh produce under this code primarily through institutional food-service channels—correctional facilities, state supported living centers, school districts, mental health centers, senior services programs, and regional parks. The solicitations show rutabagas grouped within broader fresh-produce and fresh-vegetable categories rather than as a standalone item, typically bundled with carrots, potatoes, onions, peppers, lettuce, and seasonal greens in weekly or bi-weekly delivery contracts. Issuing bodies span state departments of corrections and health-and-human-services agencies, county and independent school districts, municipal parks departments, and specialized health centers. Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) emerges as a repeat buyer, issuing multiple produce solicitations for warehouse distribution to institutional food-service operations. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and Georgia school nutrition programs also appear multiple times in the recent record. Institutional food-service procurement at this code tier typically requires F.O.B. Destination pricing, quality compliance with USDA standards, bi-weekly or weekly delivery schedules, and proof of commercial general liability insurance.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. Texas TDCJ posted fresh-fruit-and-vegetable solicitations for Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026), Wynne Food Warehouse in Huntsville (IW267411, due October 14, 2026), and Palestine, Texas (IW267376, due October 19, 2026), all as ITBs. Texas HHS Commission solicited consumable foods and supplies for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026) and Mexia State Supported Living Center (IFBs HHS0017799 and HHS0017798, due August 25, 2026), with canteen and food-service groceries spanning 20–22 line items per solicitation. Georgia school districts including Bartow County (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), Dougherty County (bids due June 16, 2026), and Bryan County (bid due May 27, 2026) solicited fresh produce with local-sourcing requirements (400-mile radius) and 25–40 produce line items per contract. Illinois Department of Corrections (Joliet Treatment Center, IFB 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026) and Illinois Department of Mental Health (Madden Mental Health Center, small purchase 27444DHSMENTHB53608, due August 14, 2026) also solicited fresh fruits and vegetables. Madison Metropolitan School District (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026) procured fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant funding. No recent solicitations explicitly named rutabagas as a standalone line item; the code appears to reflect inclusion within broader fresh-vegetable categories in state and local procurement systems rather than high-volume rutabaga-specific buying activity.