UNSPSC 50407063: Udo

The type of vegetable known as udo

UNSPSC 50407063 Udo is a Commodity code tracking fresh produce supply and related food service consumables for state and local institutional food service operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and prepared food items in bulk quantities for correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, mental health facilities, school districts, senior centers, and park concession operations. Recent solicitations show concrete demand for fresh produce (carrots, potatoes, apples, bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli), prepared foods (french fries, hashbrown patties, chicken wings), and food service supplies (containers, napkins, hairnets, trays). Issuing bodies span state departments of criminal justice, health and human services, and corrections; county school nutrition programs; city parks and recreation departments; state-supported living centers and mental health centers; and regional health coalitions. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and Georgia school districts have posted multiple recent opportunities under this code.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Georgia, with additional recent solicitations from Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods and supplies at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB, due October 23, 2026); the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solicitations for fresh fruits and vegetables at Snyder and Wynne food warehouses (proposals due October 14, 2026); the Illinois Department of Corrections' RFQ for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (quotes due September 3, 2026, small business set-aside); the Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025, local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). School nutrition programs across Georgia and Texas issue multiple seasonal produce bids annually with contract terms typically running July-June or September-August. Pricing is predominantly F.O.B. Destination with vendors bearing transportation costs; many jurisdictions require prevailing-wage compliance, E-Verify enrollment, commercial liability insurance, and compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP and USDA standards.