UNSPSC 50412800: Organic chards

The type of organic vegetable known as organic chards

UNSPSC 50412800 Organic chards, a Class code, covers fresh produce procurement by state and local government entities, though recent solicitations under this code show a broader scope than organic chards specifically — state and local buyers are sourcing fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce items generally through food-service and institutional catering contracts. The issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and health care coalitions. Scope varies from seasonal produce delivery for hospitality venues to comprehensive fresh-produce lines supporting school breakfast and lunch programs, with vendors required to meet food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, quality standards, and often domestic-sourcing preferences. Collier County's North Collier Regional Park food concession solicitation (ITN 258360, response due March 6, 2025) sought operators to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple sports venues, though the opportunity emphasizes meal service delivery over raw produce alone. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (IFB PE55045NONST2027000000006, bids due June 8, 2026) itemized approximately 300 food products including vegetables and fruits alongside meats, dairy, and grains for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with emphasis on whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives.

Recent activity spans multiple regions: Georgia (state procurement office and Early County Schools), Florida (Collier County), and Ohio (Marion Health Care Coalition). Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor RFP (SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery according to operational needs and seasonal pricing adjustments. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026) with scope details in the attached solicitation document. School districts and county food-service operations dominate the issuing-body mix in recent postings, with procurement emphasizing compliance with USDA nutrition rules, Buy American provisions, and local or domestic sourcing where applicable.