UNSPSC 50424102: Dried bay leaves

The variety of herbs known as bay leaves that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50424102 Dried bay leaves (Commodity) names a single dried-spice product line, but state and local governments soliciting under this code are actually buying broad shelf-stable food portfolios for institutional feeding operations — correctional facilities, state supported living centers, senior services programs, and other congregate-care settings. Recent opportunities show buyers procuring dozens or hundreds of line items spanning proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, prepared entrees, and consumable supplies alongside spices and seasonings, with dried herbs and bay leaves embedded within larger food-service contracts rather than purchased as standalone items. The issuing bodies are primarily state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice via the Comptroller's office, State of Illinois), county social-services departments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia), and state purchasing divisions. Vendors responding to this code should expect to bid firm fixed-unit pricing on large multi-line pricing sheets with strict specification compliance, exact manufacturer match requirements (no substitutions on many items), and mandatory minimum-quote thresholds (typically 90 to 95 percent of line items) or face disqualification.

The recent activity is concentrated in Texas (multiple HHSC state supported living centers, TDCJ cafeteria operations) and Georgia (Gwinnett County, State of Georgia), with additional activity in Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017798 for canteen and food-service groceries at the Mexia State Supported Living Center (bids due August 25, 2026, with historical FY25 canteen value of $160,500), the Texas Comptroller's IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five TDCJ geographic areas (response due May 4, 2026, covering approximately 382 line items with two optional one-year renewal periods), and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services (quotes due October 19, 2026). Delivery requirements are strict across all opportunities, with same-week or 72-hour turnaround common, FOB Destination standard, and vendor responsibility for all additional charges including overtime, storage, and unloading. Payment is typically electronic, and contracts often feature Consumer Price Index adjustment provisions and carry multi-year renewal or extension options through state discretion.