UNSPSC 50416220: Organic spaghetti squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and organic summer pumpkins known as organic spaghetti squash

UNSPSC 50416220 Organic spaghetti squash (Commodity) represents fresh produce items supplied to state and local food-service operations, though the recent opportunities in this code span a broader produce category than the specific commodity name suggests. State and local governments under this code primarily procure fresh vegetables and fruits for school nutrition programs, regional parks, health-care facilities, and state institutional food services. The issuing bodies are diverse: school districts (Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agencies (State of Georgia). These entities solicit produce through a mix of notice types—ITN (Invitation to Negotiate), standard RFQ, and competitive bid—with evaluation criteria often emphasizing food safety compliance, product freshness guarantees, seasonal availability, and domestic sourcing preferences when applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Florida, with school districts and county facilities as primary repeat buyers. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; Collier County (Florida) posted an ITN due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with concession operations; Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFQ due August 21, 2026; and the State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. School districts emphasize domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Delivery requirements are strict—Early County specifies Monday through Friday delivery 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with temperature control, stock rotation by sell-by date, and transportation included in bid pricing. Local-vendor preferences apply in some jurisdictions; Collier County weighted local permanent business address and employee residency at 10 evaluation points.