UNSPSC 50417015: Organic carob

The type of organic vegetable known as organic carob

UNSPSC 50417015 Organic carob is a Commodity code covering specialty food ingredients for institutional food service, institutional retail food, and healthcare dining operations. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions purchasing fresh produce and specialty food items for cafeteria, concession, and patient meal programs. The scope of work reflects diverse food-service procurement: school districts source produce for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; county governments contract with food vendors for park concessions and recreational facilities; and healthcare organizations procure fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty ingredients to meet operational nutritional and dietary requirements. Recent solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, food safety compliance (HACCP plans, health department certifications, product traceability), quality standards, seasonal pricing adjustments, and delivery logistics to multiple venue locations. Vendors typically bear operational costs, maintenance, and transportation; contracts run annually or multi-year with renewal options. Evaluation criteria commonly weight menu variety, compliance with food-safety regulations, vendor qualifications, and local-business preferences when applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Florida, and the broader Southeast. Representative recent opportunities include the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park with responses due March 6, 2025, emphasizing diverse food and beverage options at concessions and requiring $1 million general liability insurance and local-vendor preference status; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce-vendor RFQ with bids due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables under a 2026–2027 contract term; the State of Georgia's food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid with responses due June 22, 2026; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for approximately 300+ items (meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, condiments) and fluid milk across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026 and emphasis on USDA 2024 whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and Buy American compliance. School districts and county recreation departments drive the plurality of recent solicitations; food-safety certifications and delivery reliability are consistent evaluation drivers.