UNSPSC 50414100: Organic kale

The type of organic vegetable known as organic kale

UNSPSC 50414100 Organic kale, a Class code, appears in state and local procurement primarily as a line item within broader fresh produce solicitations for school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities do not isolate kale purchasing from wider vegetable procurement. School districts, counties, and state nutrition services buy fresh produce—including leafy greens such as kale—as components of child nutrition, breakfast, and lunch programs serving thousands of students across elementary, middle, and high schools. The scope of work encompasses sourcing, storage, and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable and Buy American standards, with vendors required to maintain HACCP certification, food recall procedures, and temperature-controlled refrigeration during transport. Issuing bodies consist predominantly of independent school districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Bulloch County School District in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in Georgia, Glynn County Board of Education in Georgia, McAllen Independent School District in Texas, Salt Lake City School District in Utah, Austin Independent School District in Texas, and Douglas County School System in Georgia) alongside county or regional education boards and state education departments. School districts account for the overwhelming majority of recent activity under this code.

Geographic concentration runs heavily toward Georgia, with additional significant activity in Texas, Missouri, and Utah. The Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food bids including vegetables due June 8, 2026, through an RFP emphasizing domestic sourcing and low-sodium, additive-free formulations for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 delivery. Northside Independent School District in Bexar County, Texas issued RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce due May 7, 2026, requiring USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliance and Texas-grown produce prioritization for delivery to over 100 schools. The Douglas County School System, procuring on behalf of the GEC Buying Cooperative, solicited fresh produce and eggs for 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million and $1.1 million across two geographic areas, proposals due March 4, 2026. The Glynn County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, and Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools also issued competitive bids for fresh produce in March and April 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with annual renewal options, firm pricing for the initial 12 months subject to documented market adjustments thereafter, and delivery requirements of five days per week during school hours between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.