UNSPSC 50416603: Organic banana pink squash

The variety of organic winter squashes and organic winter pumpkins known as organic banana pink squash

UNSPSC 50416603 Organic banana pink squash is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code tags a broader range of food-service acquisitions than the nominal commodity name suggests. State and local buyers under this code include county parks and recreation departments, school districts, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions. The actual work being solicited spans concession and food-service operations at parks and recreational facilities, school meal programs (National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs), institutional produce provisioning, and general food-supply contracting. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid exemplifies the scope: the district solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items (meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments) plus 60+ non-food and paper supplies, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 general liability insurance, satisfy debarment and suspension verification, comply with E-Verify requirements, and provide food recall procedures and biosecurity policies.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Florida, and Marion County (jurisdiction not specified in the source), with solicitations posted between May and October 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025 (note: date appears inconsistent with posting date; evaluation includes local-vendor preference worth 10 points for Collier or Lee County permanent business address and residency). Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 with bids due June 8, 2026 for school meal program supplies. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals with a deadline of August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. School districts and county parks dominate the recent-opportunity mix; contract terms typically run one to three years with renewal options. Vendors frequently face local-vendor preferences, set-asides for certified woman/minority business enterprises, Buy American requirements, and third-party insurance and compliance mandates.