UNSPSC 50417013: Organic bittermelon

The type of organic vegetable known as organic bittermelon

UNSPSC 50417013 Organic bittermelon is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, captures fresh produce procurement — primarily fresh fruits and vegetables supplied to institutional food-service operations including parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and school districts. State and local governments sourcing under this code buy produce through line-item or standing food-service contracts that bundle fresh items with dairy, proteins, pantry staples, and kitchen supplies. The issuing bodies include county governments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), school districts (Early County Board of Education), special-purpose health coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). Recent opportunities show a mix of competitive bidding (IFB, RFQ) and negotiated procurement (ITN), with evaluation criteria typically emphasizing product quality, food-safety compliance, delivery logistics, and pricing.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast and Georgia specifically. Collier County, Florida posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park concession facilities due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference; Early County Schools, Georgia issued a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including fresh fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; Marion Health Care Coalition, Florida solicited produce vendors with an August 21, 2026 response date; and the State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. School districts and parks operations emphasize domestic sourcing, seasonal pricing adjustments, HACCP compliance, and delivery-window flexibility; healthcare and parks concessions prioritize vendor reliability and product variety. Most contracts run one to three years with optional renewals contingent on performance and continued budget availability.