UNSPSC 50413805: Organic fuzzy/hairy melon

The variety of organic gourds known as organic fuzzy/hairy melon

UNSPSC 50413805 Organic fuzzy/hairy melon is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local government agencies, though recent solicitations show this code is applied inconsistently across a broader food and beverage sourcing landscape. State and local buyers under this code include county parks departments, health care coalitions, state procurement offices, and school districts. The scope of actual work encompasses fresh produce supply and delivery to support food service operations — including cafeterias, parks concessions, health care facilities, and institutional kitchens — with vendors typically required to meet food safety compliance, delivery schedules, volume requirements, and quality standards. School districts in particular emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives when procuring produce and related food items.

Recent opportunities posted in Florida, Georgia, and across the southeastern United States show the code in use for park concessions, healthcare facilities, and K-12 food service. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response date of March 6, 2025, offering a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses; the scope requires diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues and emphasizes food safety compliance and competitive pricing. The Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, due June 8, 2026, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and options to extend. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Vendors typically must carry general liability insurance, comply with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, provide food recall and biosecurity policies, and maintain HACCP certification or equivalent food safety protocols.