UNSPSC 50424110: Dried epazote

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

UNSPSC 50424110 Dried epazote, a Commodity code, captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable and specialty food products for institutional food service, though recent opportunities show little direct purchasing of the epazote spice itself. State and local agencies are instead buying broader food-supply contracts spanning proteins, dairy, grains, produce, condiments, and prepared entrees for correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, senior services, and school or institutional cafeteria operations. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions (Texas HHSC), state comptroller procurement divisions (Texas), county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County, Georgia), and state education or facility-management agencies. Purchase methods vary from informal written quotes (IWQ) to formal sealed bids under Invitation for Bid (IFB) notice types, with awards typically made to single or multiple vendors based on best value, lowest unit-of-measure pricing, or specification and delivery compliance rather than price alone.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for food service groceries, canteen items, and supplemental food and consumables across state supported living centers and hospitals, including HHS0017799 and HHS0017798 (Mexia State Supported Living Center, due August 25, 2026), HHS0017449 (El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026), and HHS0016792V2 (statewide supplemental food and consumables for state hospitals and state supported living centers, due March 19, 2026, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, via the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas, extended to May 4, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia and State of Illinois also posted food supply solicitations in May and June 2026, though detailed scope information is limited. Contracts typically run one year with one or more renewal options, require firm fixed pricing, specify USDA or FDA grade compliance, and impose F.O.B. Destination delivery with strict time windows and complaint resolution obligations.