UNSPSC 50414605: Organic lila malanga

The variety of organic malanga known as organic lila malanga

UNSPSC 50414605 Organic lila malanga is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items sourced for institutional food service, institutional retail operations, and hospitality venues. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for fresh produce procurement spanning school districts, healthcare operations, and county recreation facilities. The work involves supplying fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality standards, food safety compliance, delivery schedules, and volume requirements. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions, health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. A 10-point local-vendor preference applies in at least one recent solicitation (Collier County, Florida), and federal Buy American provisions govern school district food procurement. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, general liability insurance, debarment verification, and E-Verify enrollment.

Recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) soliciting line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026 (ITB); Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) seeking produce proposals for 2026-2027 with a due date of August 21, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce; and the State of Georgia posting a bid for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Geographic activity centers on Florida and Georgia. School districts and county procurement offices are the dominant issuing bodies in the recent pipeline.