UNSPSC 50406101: Dock sorrel

The variety of sorrel known as dock sorrel

UNSPSC 50406101 Dock sorrel, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity actually recorded under this code. The recent opportunities block tags multiple solicitations as 50406101, yet the work being solicited is fresh produce, vegetables, fruits, and related food service items—not sorrel specifically or any single horticultural commodity. The mismatch between the code's nominal name and the scope of work captured in recent bids suggests either systematic miscoding by issuing bodies or a data classification error. State and local governments are actively buying fresh produce, including sorrel, carrots, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables through school districts, state agencies, and workforce nutrition programs, but the procurement records do not isolate sorrel purchases as a distinct line item or contract category.

The recent opportunities reflect a concentrated cluster of school nutrition procurement across Georgia, Texas, Florida, Missouri, and Connecticut—driven by K–12 district food service needs and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding. Representative solicitations include the Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 (fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for approximately 5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026), the Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 (local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, due June 22, 2026), the Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce across 24 school sites (40 line items, due June 16, 2026), and Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce delivery to 83 elementary schools and 21 middle schools in San Antonio (due May 7, 2026). State-level procurement also appears, including the Texas Department of Criminal Justice bids for carrots, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes for canning and institutional food service, and the State of Georgia's fresh produce and grocery product solicitations. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas; secondary activity spans Florida, Missouri, Connecticut, and additional states. Most contracts run one year with renewable options, emphasize domestic sourcing and local-preference pricing, and require HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, and traceability documentation.