UNSPSC 50414717: Organic shimeji mushrooms

The variety of organic mushrooms known as organic shimeji mushrooms

UNSPSC 50414717 Organic shimeji mushrooms is a Commodity code that nominally covers fresh organic shimeji mushroom supply, though the recent solicitations indicate state and local governments are actually procuring fresh produce more broadly—fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty items—through food-service contracts. The work spans institutional food service operations at parks and recreational facilities, healthcare organizations, state procurement for institutional dining, and school districts operating National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation divisions, healthcare coalitions, state procurement offices, and school district boards of education. The scope emphasizes compliance with food-safety regulations, HACCP plans, USDA sourcing preferences (particularly whole-grain and low-sodium formulations), domestic sourcing where required, product freshness guarantees, seasonal pricing adjustments, and temperature-controlled delivery logistics.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida and Georgia. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, with proposals due March 6, 2025; the scope includes diverse food and beverage options across park concessions and athletic venues, with evaluation weighted toward menu variety (35 points), food-safety compliance (20 points), and vendor qualifications (30 points), and carrying a 10-point local-vendor preference for Collier or Lee County businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. The State of Georgia issued a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026 for over 300 food items and 60 non-food products across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, and piggybacking rights for other school districts. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal options, and vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million per occurrence) and E-Verify enrollment.