UNSPSC 50417003: Organic apio

The type of organic vegetable known as organic apio

UNSPSC 50417003 Organic apio, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh produce — particularly celery and related leafy vegetables — procured by state and local food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying produce to support institutional food programs, from county parks and recreation concessions to school nutrition services and healthcare facilities. Issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), independent school districts (Early County Board of Education), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and specialized healthcare purchasing coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work involves providing fresh fruits and vegetables according to operational specifications, meeting food-safety compliance standards, maintaining delivery timelines and temperature controls, and accommodating seasonal pricing adjustments while delivering quality products at competitive wholesale rates.

Recent solicitations span multiple states and jurisdictional types. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain formulations; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options and piggybacking provisions. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, including menu variety for multiple athletic and community venues over a three-year term with two one-year renewal options; the ITN offers a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period. Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Florida, with procurement spanning school districts, parks departments, healthcare operations, and state supply chains.