UNSPSC 50406313: Marrow squash

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

UNSPSC 50406313 Marrow squash is a Commodity code representing fresh vegetable procurement by state and local education and correctional institutions. State and local governments procuring under this code are sourcing fresh produce—including but not limited to squash varieties—for school nutrition programs, correctional facility food service, and senior services. The issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Northside Independent, Austin Independent, Bartow County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, Bulloch County, Muscogee County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Henry County, McAllen Independent, Savannah-Chatham County, Hillsborough County, Rockwood R-VI, Meriden Public Schools), state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Georgia), and municipal agencies (City of San Antonio, Head Start of Greater Dallas). Procurement activity shows mixed patterns: some opportunities restrict sourcing to local or regional producers within specified mileage radii (400 miles for Madison and Bartow County; 200 miles for Bulloch County; 50 miles for McAllen); others source through wholesale market index pricing or competitive vendor selection without geography restrictions. Evaluation criteria commonly weight cost between 30 and 50 percent, with secondary consideration to product quality, vendor experience, delivery capability, and compliance with USDA food safety and Buy American standards. School districts dominate recent activity, reflecting the USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable program's ongoing demand for fresh produce year-round.

Recent opportunities span multiple states with particular concentration in Georgia and Texas. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted multiple bids for root vegetables including carrots, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes (IFBs IW253079, IW253121, IW253099, IW241979, IW242176, IW241979-A, IW241979 Spring Carrots). Georgia school districts have posted numerous RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce procurement: Bartow County Schools (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), Dougherty County Board of Education (sealed bid due June 16, 2026), Bulloch County (IFP for local produce, due May 4, 2026), Bryan County Schools (sealed bid due May 27, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB due April 29, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education (IFB 27-02 due April 14, 2026), Muscogee County School District (ITB 26-017 due April 27, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 due April 23, 2026), and Henry County Schools (IFB due May 4, 2026). Texas school districts are also active: Northside Independent School District posted RFP 2026-048 (due May 7, 2026), McAllen Independent School District issued RFP 2026-1029 (due March 6, 2026), Austin Independent School District solicited RFP 26RFP034 (due March 11, 2026), and Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut posted RFP 026-41 (due February 25, 2026). Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida issued an FFVP-specific RFP (26039RFPDST, due March 11, 2026) with an estimated annual budget of $600,000. Head Start of Greater Dallas issued IFB 26-GP (due June 24, 2026) with an estimated procurement value of $969,460.94. Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Texas, and Florida; secondary activity includes Connecticut, Missouri, and additional Texas jurisdictions. Set-asides vary by issuing body—Texas solicitations commonly include veteran-owned business preferences, while Georgia districts and Head Start reference small-business and MBE encouragement without strict set-asides. Most contracts run July through June aligned to school-year calendars, with typical renewal options of three to four additional one-year terms.