UNSPSC 50462800: Canned or jarred chards

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

UNSPSC 50462800 Canned or jarred chards is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable vegetable products acquired by state and local government food-service operations — primarily state health agencies, school districts, and correctional departments procuring for institutional dining, canteen operations, and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code reflect a narrow but consistent demand: canned vegetables as component line items within much larger food-supply contracts rather than standalone procurements of chards specifically. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections dominate recent activity, with school districts and county senior-services programs as secondary buyers. Work solicited includes participation in multi-line-item food bids where canned or jarred vegetables appear alongside proteins, dry goods, dairy, and food-service supplies, with pricing requested on a per-unit basis and delivery typically required within 72 hours to seven days of order placement.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and state supported living centers statewide—notably HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026, with prior-year volume guidance of $1.5 million) and HHS0016792V2 (due March 19, 2026, with a three-year maximum potential value of $4.5 million). The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026, for approximately 7,616 cases) with a prior purchase reference of $13.75 per case and Oregon-resident or Oregon-fabricated preferences available. Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) and Burke County Public Schools (Georgia) each issued school nutrition food bids in May and June 2026 requiring comprehensive grocery line-item responses including canned vegetables. Opportunities emphasize Buy American compliance, USDA Grade B or better standards, minimum 12-month shelf life at delivery, and FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per line item or to a single vendor for best value, with contract terms running one to three years inclusive of renewal options.