UNSPSC 50407055: Tassle grape-hyacinth

The type of vegetable known as tassle grape-hyacinth

UNSPSC 50407055 Tassel grape-hyacinth is a Commodity code that nominally names a specific ornamental bulb plant, but recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not procure ornamental plants; instead, they solicit fresh produce, prepared foods, and food service supplies for institutional dining and school nutrition programs. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity suggests this code is either misapplied in the source data or carries a legacy taxonomy designation that no longer reflects purchasing intent. State and local buyers using this code tag — primarily Texas Health and Human Services Commission (serving state supported living centers), Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health, and school districts in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Texas — are procuring fresh fruits, vegetables, prepared entrees, dairy, proteins, canned goods, and disposable food service supplies through IFB, RFP, and sealed-bid notices. The issuing bodies span state agencies operating institutional food service, county and city school nutrition programs, and specialized facilities including correctional institutions, mental health centers, and senior centers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's August 2026 IFB HHS0017799 for food service groceries (frozen vegetables, dairy, prepared entrees, condiments, and disposables) for Mexia State Supported Living Center with bids due August 25, 2026; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's September 2026 fresh fruit and vegetable supply requests for Snyder and Wynne food warehouses with responses due October 14, 2026; the Illinois Department of Corrections' August 2026 RFQ for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (bi-weekly supplies including onions, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and other produce meeting USDA standards) with quotes due September 3, 2026; and the Bartow County School System's May 2026 RFP 10-2026-019 seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles for the 2026-2027 school year with proposals due June 22, 2026. Contract terms typically run one fiscal year with renewal options, delivery is F.O.B. Destination with prepaid freight, and evaluation emphasizes specification compliance, pricing, and vendor performance history.