UNSPSC 50415700: Organic rutabagas

The type of organic vegetable known as organic rutabagas

UNSPSC 50415700 Organic rutabagas is a Class code that describes procurement of fresh vegetables, though recent state and local activity shows the code capturing a much broader scope of produce and food-service contracting than the code name alone suggests. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county governments, school districts, health-care coalitions, and state procurement offices. State and local governments use this code to tag opportunities for fresh produce delivery, food-service concessions at public facilities, school-lunch program ingredients (including meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments), and full kitchen-supply packages. Vendors must typically meet food-safety compliance (HACCP certification, health permits, recall procedures), quality standards including freshness guarantees, and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable. Delivery and temperature-control requirements are common, particularly for perishables like milk and produce destined for school cafeterias or public parks.

Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast, with solicitations posted by Collier County, Florida (food services at North Collier Regional Park, ITN due March 6, 2025); Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida or adjacent states (produce delivery, RFQ due August 21, 2026); the State of Georgia (food, supplies, and kitchen products, bid due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education in Georgia (line-by-line food and non-food bids for the National School Lunch Program, due June 8, 2026). The Early County Schools bid is representative of school-district procurement under the code: approximately 300+ food items including produce, proteins, and grains; approximately 60 non-food and paper supplies; domestic sourcing preference; Buy American compliance; and contract terms of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. School districts and state agencies represent the largest issuing bodies, though county parks and healthcare entities also solicit produce and food-service vendors under this code.