UNSPSC 50464126: Canned or jarred tumeric

The variety of herbs known as tumeric that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50464126 Canned or jarred turmeric is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable spice and condiment items purchased by state and local jurisdictions for food service operations at institutional facilities including state-supported living centers, correctional institutions, senior services facilities, and state hospitals. Recent solicitations show that state and local buyers tag this code for bulk food procurement that spans dried spices, seasonings, condiments, and prepared food components alongside canned proteins, vegetables, and prepared entrees — purchasing through informal written quotes (IWQ), invitations for bid (IFB), and request for quote (RFQ) processes. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions (Texas HHSC, Illinois), county boards of commissioners (Gwinnett County, Georgia), state comptroller procurement divisions (Texas), and state departments of criminal justice. The bulk of recent activity clusters around Texas state agencies and Georgia jurisdictions, with isolated activity in Illinois.

Recent representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, and soups due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026 and evaluation based on lowest unit cost; Texas HHSC's IFB HHS0017798 for canteen groceries and frozen food products for Mexia State Supported Living Center (bids due August 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, with historical FY25 canteen spend of $160,500); Texas Comptroller's IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products for Texas Department of Criminal Justice warehouse locations statewide (response deadline extended to May 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, FOB Destination to six TDCJ distribution points, firm fixed pricing with initial term through August 31, 2027 and two one-year renewal options); and HHSC's IFB HHS0016792v2 for supplemental food and consumables across state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (bid deadline March 19, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time, maximum potential value of $4,500,000 over three years including renewals, single or multiple awards at HHSC's discretion). All recent opportunities specify firm, fixed unit pricing; compliance with USDA grade and food safety standards; delivery within specified time windows; and evaluation on specification compliance, delivery capability, past performance, and price rather than price alone.