UNSPSC 50461900: Canned or jarred beets

The type of vegetable known as beets that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50461900 Canned or jarred beets is a Class code encompassing shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand driven by state health and human services agencies operating residential care facilities, school nutrition programs, and corrections departments. The actual buying activity spans multi-item food procurement bids in which canned and jarred vegetables—including beets, tomatoes, and other canned produce—are bundled as line items within larger consumable-food packages for canteens, cafeterias, and dining facilities. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions operating state supported living centers, state corrections and criminal justice departments, county boards of commissioners, county school districts, and independent school districts. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections appear as repeat buyers in the recent record. Scope typically includes delivery within 7 to 30 days of order receipt on FOB Destination terms with prepaid freight, and vendors must meet USDA grades, FDA/USDA compliance standards, shelf-life minimums (commonly 12 months or greater), and proper labeling including country of origin and sodium content specifications. Bids are awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, with references and company qualifications required.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center, with a historical monetary value of $1.5 million for the prior fiscal year and bids due July 13, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (meeting USDA Grade B or better, maximum 240 mg sodium per 100 grams) with bids due June 19, 2026 at $13.75 per case in the prior February 2026 purchase; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners IWQ 140229 for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned vegetables for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026; and Burke County Public Schools' comprehensive nutrition bid encompassing nearly 400 line items including canned fruits and vegetables across five school locations, with bids due June 5, 2026. Buy American Act compliance (domestic agricultural content over 51 percent) applies to school district procurements.