UNSPSC 50461502: Canned or jarred catanese artichokes

The variety of artichokes known as catanese artichokes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50461502 Canned or jarred catanese artichokes is a Commodity code encompassing shelf-stable artichoke products that state and local governments purchase for institutional food service, primarily through health and human services facilities, state corrections systems, school nutrition programs, and county senior services. Recent solicitations show procurement of canned artichokes as part of large multi-line-item food consumables contracts rather than as standalone purchases; the code sits within broader food-service aggregations serving state supported living centers, correctional facilities, school cafeterias, and congregate meal programs. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies, state corrections departments, school districts, and county governments—primarily entities operating institutional dining or food assistance programs. The work itself involves bulk supply of shelf-stable vegetables meeting USDA grade standards, with vendors expected to deliver within specified timeframes (typically 7 to 30 days of order), maintain cold-chain or shelf-life compliance, and absorb freight to the point of consumption on an FOB Destination basis.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with solicitations posted between May and October 2026. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 (June 2026, due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food bid 304T26300CF (May 2026, due May 4, 2026 as extended via addendum) spanning approximately 382 line items across five geographic distribution areas; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 (October 2026, due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services; and Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 (May 2026, due June 15, 2026) covering hundreds of line items for four school locations under Buy American Act requirements. Most institutional food procurements are managed through formal invitation-for-bid (IFB) or informal written quote (IWQ) processes with firm fixed pricing for initial contract periods, preference for multi-item awards to single or limited vendors for operational continuity, and compliance requirements including HACCP plans, debarment certification, and E-Verify verification.