UNSPSC 50461847: Canned or jarred string beans

The variety of beans known as string beans that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50461847 Canned or jarred string beans is a Commodity code representing shelf-stable canned vegetable products that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service operations for institutional cafeterias, dining facilities, and food distribution programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing canned string beans and similar canned vegetables as line items within larger consumables procurements targeting facility food service, school nutrition programs, and state-supported living centers. The code sees activity across multiple issuing-body types: state health and human services departments, state corrections agencies, county and municipal food service operations, and independent school districts. Texas Health and Human Services Commission appears as a repeat issuer, soliciting consumables and food products for state-supported living centers under multiple IFBs during the recent period. Canned vegetables including string beans are typically specified with USDA Grade B or better standards, minimum shelf-life requirements (often 12 months remaining at delivery), sodium content limits, proper labeling, and country-of-origin documentation. Pricing is evaluated on a per-unit or per-case basis with all transportation and delivery charges included as FOB Destination, and vendors must meet delivery timeframes ranging from 30 to 72 hours.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0018082 (posted October 16, 2026, due October 23, 2026) for consumable foods including prepared foods and supplies for Lufkin State Supported Living Center, and a prior IFB HHS0017872 (posted August 11, 2026, due August 25, 2026) for similar consumables at the same facility. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division solicited approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes under IFB S2910000017145 (posted June 5, 2026, due June 19, 2026) with Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders receiving a 5% evaluation preference. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for food items including canned vegetables under IWQ 140229 (posted October 13, 2026, due October 19, 2026) for the Department of Community Services. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia each issued multi-category food bids for school nutrition programs during the period. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic areas under IFB 304T-26-300CF (response deadline extended to May 4, 2026). The wider canned-food segment shows recurring activity in Texas and Georgia through both state departments and school districts, with smaller but consistent Oregon corrections procurement.