UNSPSC 50461778: Canned or jarred waldin avocados

The variety of avocados known as waldin avocados that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50461778 Canned or jarred waldin avocados is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code do not reflect avocado procurement. Instead, the solicitations show broad food service supply activity — Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Gwinnett County (Georgia), the Oregon Department of Corrections, Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia), Burke County Public Schools (Georgia), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are all actively soliciting food and consumables for institutional canteens, cafeterias, supported living centers, and correctional facilities. The actual work being bought spans hundreds of line items across multiple food categories: canned proteins, shelf-stable vegetables, frozen specialty entrees, prepared foods, dairy products, grains, condiments, and food service supplies including containers, napkins, and hairnets. Issuing bodies span state health and corrections agencies, county governments, and school districts, with Texas and Georgia appearing as the primary jurisdictions in recent postings. Individual solicitations range from approximately 20 to 382 line items with delivery typically required within seven days of order or within 72 hours when specified, F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, and pricing evaluated on a per-unit basis.

Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (bids due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, and pasta for Community Services (quotes due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (USDA Grade B or better, due June 19, 2026), and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive food bid covering fresh and frozen produce, meat, seafood, milk and dairy, and kitchen supplies for four school locations (due June 15, 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice IFB 304T-26-300CF solicited approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas (extended due date May 4, 2026). Bidders across these opportunities must submit three verifiable references, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, maintain liability insurance (typically $500,000 per occurrence minimum), implement HACCP plans where applicable, and meet Buy American requirements for school nutrition programs.