UNSPSC 50414518: Organic mache lettuce

The variety of organic lettuce known as organic mache lettuce

UNSPSC 50414518 Organic mache lettuce is a Commodity code representing fresh produce items, including specialty lettuces and greens, that state and local governments procure through food-service vendors and nutritional-support programs. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county parks and recreation divisions, school districts operating National School Lunch Programs, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The work involves provision and delivery of fresh produce meeting quality standards, food-safety compliance, and seasonal availability requirements, with vendors typically responsible for maintaining product freshness guarantees and managing delivery schedules to multiple locations during regular and peak operational periods.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with the most visible opportunities in Florida and Georgia. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, which includes produce provisioning for concession facilities across multiple athletic and recreational venues; the scope emphasizes menu variety and compliance with food-safety regulations as primary evaluation criteria (35 and 20 points respectively). Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables delivery according to operational needs. The State of Georgia issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) due June 22, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope details in the attached solicitation. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300 food items (including vegetables and fruits) and 60 non-food products to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain options, and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.