UNSPSC 50407006: Arugula

The type of vegetable known as arugula

UNSPSC 50407006 Arugula, a Commodity code, describes fresh leafy greens purchased by state and local governments for institutional food service, particularly corrections, health and human services, school nutrition, and senior services operations. State and local buyers under this code are sourcing arugula and similar fresh produce as line items within larger food procurement initiatives rather than as standalone specialty items; the code sits within a broader portfolio of fresh vegetable acquisitions. Recent opportunities show arugula subsumed into multi-item produce bids by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Illinois Department of Corrections, school districts, and regional health organizations acquiring fresh vegetables for institutional meals, institutional canteens, and senior programming.

Recent solicitations reflect a mix of issuing bodies: state corrections and health departments (TDCJ, HHSC, Illinois DOC), school nutrition programs (Madison Metropolitan, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, Bartow County in Georgia and Texas), regional health coalitions and senior services (Marion Health Care Coalition, City of San Antonio Department of Human Services), and specialized programs such as Head Start child care and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable initiatives. Geographic concentration is strongest in Texas (TDCJ, HHSC) and Georgia (multiple school districts), with activity also in Illinois and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include TDCJ's fresh fruit and vegetable procurement for the Palestine facility (IFB IW267376, proposals due October 19, 2026), HHSC's consumables food procurement for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0018082, bids due October 23, 2026, covering 22 line items including fresh produce and food service supplies), and Bartow County School System's local fresh fruit and vegetable RFP (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles). These solicitations typically require F.O.B. Destination pricing with vendor-paid freight, compliance with USDA quality and grading standards, delivery within specified time windows, and adherence to state E-Verify and debarment certification requirements.