UNSPSC 50415401: Organic purple hull peas

The variety of organic peas known as organic purple hull peas

UNSPSC 50415401 Organic purple hull peas is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — primarily fresh fruits and vegetables for food service operations at parks, schools, health-care facilities, and county agencies. The solicitations show that buying bodies treat produce procurement as part of broader food-service and nutritional-support contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases; vendors typically supply produce alongside dairy, grains, proteins, and related food items under consolidated food bids. School districts, county parks and recreation departments, and health-care coalitions are the primary issuing bodies, with an emphasis on compliance with food-safety regulations, delivery schedules, domestic sourcing preferences where specified, and adherence to nutritional standards such as low-sodium and whole-grain formulations.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and multistate school districts. The Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) posted October 8, 2026, for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a response date of March 6, 2025, covering concession operations and beverage provision across multiple venues; the contract includes a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals with a due date of August 21, 2026, for the 2026-2027 contract period. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB posted May 11, 2026, for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs across three schools; the district emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. Produce vendors entering these markets must carry liability insurance, maintain HACCP compliance, and commit to regular delivery schedules with temperature and freshness guarantees.