UNSPSC 50413800: Organic gourds

The type of organic vegetable known as organic gourds

UNSPSC 50413800 Organic gourds is a Class code that encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operations, though the recent opportunities tagged under it reflect broader fresh-produce buying rather than gourds specifically. State and local governments use this code to source fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce items for institutional food service — school lunch programs, regional parks, health-care facilities, and state agencies. The issuing bodies span county governments, independent school districts, regional health-care coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Early County Board of Education, the State of Georgia, and Marion Health Care Coalition have all posted opportunities under or near this code in the past six months, reflecting the mix of jurisdictions purchasing produce through formal solicitation.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast. Collier County (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services including produce at North Collier Regional Park, with a March 6, 2025 response date and a 10-point local-vendor preference. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items including fresh vegetables and fruits for school meals across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce solicitation on August 7, 2026 with an August 21, 2026 response deadline. The State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and kitchen products on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 due date. School districts are the most frequent recent buyer, with produce as part of broader National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program procurement; these contracts typically run one fiscal year with options to extend or renew. Institutional buyers emphasize food safety compliance, HACCP plans, and compliance with federal Buy American and USDA nutrition standards where applicable.