UNSPSC 50424100: Dried herbs

The type of vegetable known as herbs that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50424100 Dried herbs is a Class code that frames state and local procurement of shelf-stable food items far more broadly than dried herbs alone. Recent solicitations reveal that issuing bodies use this code to tag bulk food supply contracts encompassing proteins, dairy products, grains, canned and frozen vegetables, beverages, condiments, baking supplies, and consumable kitchen products — reflecting the actual scope of institutional food service purchasing rather than a narrow herb-focused category. Soliciting bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia), state procurement divisions (State of Georgia, State of Illinois), and specialized public-sector entities like state supported living centers and correctional facilities. These jurisdictions typically issue Invitations for Bid (IFBs) or informal written quotes (IWQs) for firm, fixed-price food supply contracts with delivery to institutional food service points and warehouses.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs in summer 2026 for food service groceries to state supported living centers in Mexia and El Paso, with bids due August 25 and July 11, 2026 respectively, and historical annual values ranging from approximately $158,000 to $1.5 million per facility. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, solicited cafeteria food products across five geographic areas under IFB 304T26300CF with response due May 4, 2026, spanning roughly 382 line items with FOB Destination delivery to six distribution points. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia issued an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. Award is typically made on best value or lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria; contracts generally run one to three years with optional renewal periods, and bidders must meet strict specification compliance, USDA grade requirements, delivery timing windows, and past performance verification standards.