UNSPSC 50411600: Organic asparagus

The type of organic vegetable known as organic asparagus

UNSPSC 50411600 Organic asparagus, a Class code, nominally refers to a single commodity but in practice covers a much broader range of produce procurement by state and local governments. Recent opportunities show state and local buyers soliciting fresh fruits, vegetables, and comprehensive food-service provisions across multiple venues and operational contexts. The issuing bodies span county parks and recreation departments, health care coalitions, state agencies, and school districts. Collier County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a food-services operator for North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate, requiring diverse food and beverage options across concession facilities serving athletic tournaments and community events; Marion Health Care Coalition is requesting fresh-produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period; and Early County Board of Education is soliciting line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products to support the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. These solicitations reflect procurement focused on operational food supply chains rather than single-item commodity purchasing, with emphasis on quality standards, delivery logistics, food safety compliance, and volume commitments over time.

Geographic spread includes Georgia (State procurement and Early County Schools) and Florida (Collier County and Marion Health Care Coalition). Collier County's North Collier Regional Park ITN, posted October 8, 2026 with a due date of March 6, 2025, carries a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and requires the winning vendor to open within 30 days of agreement approval under a three-year term with two one-year renewal options. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid, due June 8, 2026, emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars, with pricing firm for 15 days from award and subject to escalation requests on a six-month basis supported by USDA or CPI data. Both school and county park opportunities require substantial insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability), E-Verify compliance, and formal food-safety certifications including HACCP plans.