UNSPSC 50416610: Organic cushaw squash

The variety of organic winter squashes and organic winter pumpkins known as organic cushaw squash

UNSPSC 50416610 Organic cushaw squash is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce items state and local governments purchase for food service operations, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show a broader scope of fresh fruits, vegetables, and general food-service supplies rather than organic cushaw squash specifically. State and local food-service buyers—county parks and recreation divisions, school districts, health care coalitions, and state procurement offices—solicit produce through RFPs, ITNs, and IFBs to supply cafeterias, water parks, concession facilities, and institutional food programs. The work involves sourcing, delivery, compliance with food-safety regulations, quality assurance, and adherence to seasonal availability and pricing structures. Vendors typically must meet USDA standards, maintain temperature controls for perishables, rotate stock by sell-by date, carry liability insurance, and comply with Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent solicitations span multiple states and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food and non-food bids covering approximately 300 food items, including fresh vegetables and fruits, with delivery to three schools and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia itself solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025—note the retrograde date in the source) for food-service concessions at North Collier Regional Park, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and a three-year contract term. Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) posted a produce-vendor RFP on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 contract period. The code shows activity in Florida, Georgia, and Oregon with issuing bodies spanning county parks divisions, school districts, state procurement offices, and health care organizations.