UNSPSC 50413200: Organic cresses

The variety of organic vegetable known as organic cresses

UNSPSC 50413200 Organic cresses is a Class code covering fresh produce procurement by state and local agencies, though recent opportunities show the code capturing a broader range of food and beverage sourcing activity than the narrow commodity name suggests. State and local governments under this code are buying fresh vegetables and fruits for direct service operations—including park concessions, food service at healthcare facilities, school lunch and breakfast programs, and institutional food service. The issuing bodies span county parks and recreation departments, county school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. Early County Board of Education has posted multiple produce and food-service solicitations; Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued a food-services concession opportunity; and the State of Georgia has posted institutional food-procurement bids. The scope of work ranges from specialized fresh-produce supply contracts requiring delivery, freshness guarantees, and seasonal pricing adjustments to comprehensive food-service vendor operations managing multiple venues, menu planning, health and safety compliance, and customer service at parks and recreational facilities.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and multi-state institutional procurement. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park with a response deadline of March 6, 2025, offering 10 evaluation points for local-vendor preference and requiring vendors to meet food-safety compliance, liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and E-Verify enrollment over a three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery requirements and seasonal pricing adjustments. Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies for school lunch and breakfast programs across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain bread meeting USDA 2024 specifications, and fluid milk with state documentation and temperature-control requirements. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, with scope and vendor classification details in the attached solicitation document.