UNSPSC 50414400: Organic lentils

The type of organic vegetable known as organic lentils

UNSPSC 50414400 Organic lentils (Class) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local jurisdictions, though recent activity shows the code capturing a broader scope of food service and supply solicitations. State and local government buyers under this code include county park systems, school districts, and regional health coalitions soliciting fresh produce, general food items, and ancillary food-service supplies. The actual work ranges from concession-food operations at regional parks with multiple venues to school meal programs (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program) requiring produce alongside meats, dairy, grains, and non-food supplies; to produce-only vendor contracts for healthcare facilities. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, independent school districts, state procurement offices, and health coalitions. Recent solicitations show school districts dominating by scope — the Early County Board of Education RFQ (June 8, 2026) sought line-by-line bids for 300+ food items spanning proteins, vegetables, fruits, grains, and supplies across three schools; Collier County issued an Invitation to Negotiate (March 6, 2025) for concession food services at North Collier Regional Park; and Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFQ (August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Geographic activity spans Florida (Collier County concessions), Georgia (state procurement and Early County Schools), and Marion County (health coalition), with recent postings in May through October 2026. School districts drive volume under the code, with Early County Schools emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 rules, low-sodium and sugar-free formulations, and firm pricing for 15 days from award with six-month escalation provisions tied to USDA or CPI data. The State of Georgia posted a broad food-supplies RFQ (June 22, 2026) with attachment details not summarized. Local-vendor preferences appear in county procurement — Collier County applied a 10-point local-vendor credit favoring bidders with Collier or Lee County business addresses. School-district awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with Buy American compliance, HACCP planning, general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum), and piggybacking rights for other districts on identical terms.