UNSPSC 50406712: Hubbard squash

The variety of winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as hubbard squash

UNSPSC 50406712 Hubbard squash is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procured by state and local governments primarily for institutional food service — correctional facilities, mental health centers, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and senior services. State and local buyers source hubbard squash and related fresh vegetables as ingredients for meal preparation in cafeteria and canteen operations, typically specified by case or bulk weight with quality standards requiring fresh, firm product free of blemishes or damage, and delivery on FOB Destination terms with transportation costs included in pricing.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas and Georgia, driven by repeat procurement from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, school nutrition programs, and state mental health facilities. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026) and Palestine facility (IW267376, due October 19, 2026); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's consumables food bid for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, IFB due October 23, 2026); the Bartow County School System's local fresh fruit and vegetable RFP for 2026-2027 school year (due June 22, 2026); and the Dougherty County Board of Education's fresh produce sealed bid covering 40 produce line items for 24 school nutrition sites (bid due June 16, 2026). Issuing bodies span state health and corrections agencies, county and school district nutrition programs, and senior services divisions. Most solicitations require bi-weekly or weekly delivery, compliance with USDA grade and food safety standards, proof of liability insurance, E-Verify certification, and debarment verification. Price firmness periods typically extend 30 to 240 days; contract terms run one to three years with renewal options common.