UNSPSC 50405802: Angela rutabagas

The variety of rutabagas known as angela rutabagas

UNSPSC 50405802 Angela rutabagas, Commodity, represents a narrow produce item that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service operations at correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, mental health facilities, school districts, and senior services programs. Recent solicitations show active demand for fresh produce supply and delivery under this code, with state departments of criminal justice and health and human services among the most frequent buyers. The work spans both direct produce supply contracts and integrated food service arrangements that include rutabagas alongside broader vegetable and produce portfolios. Issuing bodies range from state correctional and health agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health) to county school nutrition programs (Dougherty County Board of Education, Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Early County Board of Education) and municipal senior services divisions. The code also captures regional and local food distribution through Head Start organizations and cooperative procurement vehicles serving multiple institutional sites.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Georgia, with additional solicitation volume in Illinois and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetables to Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026), Wynne Food Warehouse (IW267411, due October 14, 2026), and Palestine (IW267376, due October 19, 2026), all conducted via electronic portal submission through the TDCJ Procurement Portal; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's bid for consumable foods including prepared and fresh items for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, IFB, due October 23, 2026); the Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce across 24 nutrition sites (PE64710NONST2027000000078, due June 16, 2026); the Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026); and the Illinois Department of Corrections' small-business-set-aside RFQ for fresh produce delivered bi-weekly to Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026). School districts typically weight cost at 30 to 40 percent and emphasize local sourcing, seasonal variety, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards, while correctional and health agencies prioritize specification adherence, delivery reliability, and volume consistency. Most contracts run annual or multi-year terms with renewal options, and vendors must carry general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million per occurrence), demonstrate compliance with food safety and E-Verify requirements, and often accept F.O.B. Destination pricing that includes transportation.