UNSPSC 50406200: Spinaches

The type of vegetable known as spinaches

UNSPSC 50406200 Spinaches, a Class code, encompasses the procurement of fresh produce — specifically spinach and leafy greens — by state and local governments for institutional food service, including school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, mental health centers, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing spinach and related produce through competitive bidding for multi-site distribution networks, with deliveries meeting USDA quality standards, food-safety certifications, and specific packaging requirements. The code sits within a broader institutional produce-procurement ecosystem where spinach appears alongside complementary vegetables (carrots, peppers, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes) in line-item food-service contracts.

State departments of corrections, health and human services agencies, school districts, and county/municipal nutrition programs are the primary issuing bodies under this code. Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Corrections, and multiple Georgia school districts (Bartow County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County) have posted recent solicitations naming produce including spinach or leafy greens. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois, with additional activity in Wisconsin and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas TDCJ Fresh Fruit & Vegetables solicitations (IW267420 for Snyder Food Warehouse, IW267376 for Palestine, and IW267411 for Wynne Food Warehouse, all with October 2026 response dates); the Illinois Department of Corrections fresh produce RFQ for Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3, 2026, with small-business set-aside); and the Georgia school district sealed-bid procurements for fresh produce including Bryan County Schools (due May 27, 2026), Bartow County School System (due June 22, 2026), and Dougherty County Board of Education (due June 16, 2026). Pricing is consistently quoted F.O.B. Destination with vendor-absorbed transportation and handling; contract terms typically run 12 months with renewal options. Insurance requirements, E-Verify compliance, debarment certifications, and food-safety protocol adherence are standard across issuing bodies.