UNSPSC 50412703: Organic chinese celery

The variety of organic celery known as organic chinese celery

UNSPSC 50412703 Organic chinese celery is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items purchased by state and local government food-service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reveal that governments buy fresh produce — including vegetables and fruits — through competitive RFQ and ITN processes for use in school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food services, healthcare facilities, and state agency food operations. These purchases are typically bundled with broader food-service contracts that specify quality standards, delivery schedules, food-safety compliance, and seasonal availability adjustments. The issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks departments, state agencies, and healthcare coalitions, with school districts appearing as the primary repeat buyers pursuing USDA-compliant sourcing for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Recent activity spans multiple states. The Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a competitive line-by-line food bid (RFQ) due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for three schools; the State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a due date of June 22, 2026. The Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida posted a produce-specific RFQ due August 21, 2026, requesting fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food services at North Collier Regional Park through an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) due March 6, 2025, with evaluation criteria favoring local vendors and certified minority/women-owned business enterprises. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations; contracts typically run one fiscal year with renewal options and require vendors to absorb packing and transportation costs, maintain food-safety documentation, and comply with E-Verify and Buy American provisions.