UNSPSC 50414520: Organic red headed lettuces

The variety of organic lettuce known as organic red headed lettuces

UNSPSC 50414520 Organic red headed lettuces is a Commodity code covering fresh produce sourcing for state and local government food-service operations. Recent state and local opportunities under this code show government bodies procuring fresh produce—including lettuce and other vegetables—as part of broader food-service contracting for parks and recreation facilities, school meal programs, healthcare food services, and state institutional operations. The issuing bodies span county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation Division), independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), state departments (Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Food-service vendors and produce suppliers pursuing these opportunities typically respond to IFBs, ITNs, and line-item bid solicitations that bundle lettuce and similar vegetables with broader produce, meat, dairy, and non-food kitchen supply requirements. Contracts often emphasize compliance with USDA specifications, food-safety standards (HACCP plans, temperature control, recall procedures), domestic sourcing preferences, and health-conscious formulations such as low-sodium and whole-grain options where applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and broader state-level procurement. A representative opportunity is Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026), which solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items including vegetables, fruits, meats, and dairy to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options, prices include delivery, and vendors must comply with Buy American, HACCP, and E-Verify requirements. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN, due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, requiring a vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across concession venues; a 10-point local-vendor preference applies to vendors with permanent business addresses and employees in Collier or Lee County. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with emphasis on seasonal availability and product freshness.