UNSPSC 50416225: Organic waltham butternut squash

The variety of organic summer squashes and organic summer pumpkins known as organic waltham butternut squash

UNSPSC 50416225 Organic waltham butternut squash (Commodity) does not reflect the actual procurement activity under this code. Recent state and local opportunities tagged to this Commodity code solicit broad-based fresh produce and food service items for school nutrition programs rather than organic waltham butternut squash specifically. The solicitations name fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and ancillary food service goods to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs across school districts and state agencies. Work being solicited includes weekly or twice-weekly delivery of fresh produce in bulk or pre-cut formats, compliance with USDA food safety standards including HACCP certification and traceability systems, temperature-controlled transport, maintenance of shelf-life standards, and adherence to Buy American provisions and domestic sourcing preferences where applicable.

State and local school districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with secondary activity from state departments of education and regional school cooperatives. Recent solicitations include the Early County Board of Education (IFB for food and non-food products with a June 8, 2026 response date), Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas (RFP for fresh produce for child nutrition with a May 7, 2026 deadline), Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida (RFP for fresh fruit and vegetables to support the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with a March 11, 2026 deadline), Bulloch County School District in Georgia (IFP for locally-grown produce within 200 miles, due May 4, 2026), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 for fresh produce with a response date of April 23, 2026). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Missouri. The Douglas County School System cooperative procurement spans 30 school districts across two Georgia geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Vendors face standardized compliance burdens including debarment certification, E-Verify authorization, general liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million per occurrence), HACCP certification, and documented food safety recall procedures, with firm pricing typically required for 12-month contract periods.