UNSPSC 50415502: Organic arbol peppers

The variety of organic peppers known as organic arbol peppers

UNSPSC 50415502 Organic arbol peppers (Commodity) covers fresh produce items, including specialty peppers, that state and local governments procure for food service operations across schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and state agencies. The code captures both dedicated produce contracts and line-item purchases within broader food-service solicitations, where organic and specialty vegetables are specified alongside commodity staples. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, school districts operating national school lunch and breakfast programs, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions. Recent opportunities show that state and local governments buy produce through tiered approaches: some issue dedicated produce-vendor RFQs with multi-month or annual terms, while others bundle produce items into larger food-service ITBs or ITNs that also include proteins, dairy, bread, and non-food supplies. Compliance requirements are consistent across buyers — vendors must meet USDA sourcing preferences, food-safety regulations including HACCP plans, temperature and freshness guarantees, and delivery schedules tied to school days or facility operating hours.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including fresh vegetables and fruits as part of a comprehensive school nutrition contract through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Marion Health Care Coalition (location not specified in posting) solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables on a 2026–2027 term. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, encompassing diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce for concession and water-park operations, with a 10-point local-vendor preference and a three-year initial term plus two one-year renewals. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with scope details in an attached specification document. School districts and county departments appear as repeat buyers; geographic activity is visible in Georgia and Florida, with broader state-agency procurement suggesting multistate reach.