UNSPSC 50406307: Delicious squash

The variety of summer squashes and summer pumpkins known as delicious squash

UNSPSC 50406307 Delicious squash, a Commodity code, covers fresh produce supply to state and local institutional food service operations — correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, mental health facilities, school nutrition programs, senior services, and park concessions. State and local governments procure squash and related fresh vegetables as components of broader produce contracts serving meal programs, with delivery typically required on F.O.B. Destination terms and pricing submitted on unit or case bases. The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools), county governments (Collier County), and specialized entities (Head Start of Greater Dallas). Texas agencies, particularly HHSC and TDCJ, appear as repeat buyers across multiple recent solicitations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois and Florida. Representative recent procurements include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 (posted October 16, 2026, due October 23, 2026) for consumable foods including prepared and fresh vegetables for Lufkin State Supported Living Center; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB IW267376 (posted October 12, 2026, due October 19, 2026) for fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Palestine; the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points; and Bryan County School Nutrition's sealed bid (posted April 27, 2026, due May 27, 2026) for fresh produce including squash varieties to supply school meal operations during the 2026-2027 school year. School districts frequently apply local-sourcing filters (within 400 miles) and emphasize seasonal availability and farm traceability. Institutional buyers typically require firm, fixed pricing; compliance with USDA grade and food safety standards; delivery within specified time windows; and general liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000.