UNSPSC 50465606: Canned or jarred yellow potatoes

The variety of potatoes known as yellow potatoes that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50465606 Canned or jarred yellow potatoes, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable potatoes in processed form that state and local government institutions — primarily state health agencies, county and municipal school districts, and correctional departments — purchase as part of large food-service supply contracts for residential facilities, cafeterias, and food-distribution programs. Recent solicitations show these purchases embedded within broad food-commodity RFBs and IFBs that bundle prepared foods, frozen vegetables, canned proteins, condiments, and consumable supplies rather than as standalone potato line items; when potatoes appear discretely, they are specified by variety, canning method (diced, sliced, whole, or as specialty cuts like hashbrowns or french fries), USDA grade, sodium content limits, and shelf-life requirements. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions (Texas HHS Commission), state correctional departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections), county school districts (Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia; Gwinnett County in Georgia), and state university or institutional food-service operations (Illinois, Georgia). The geographic activity centers on Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with scattered activity in Illinois.

Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumables at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (22 line items including french fries and hashbrown patties, bids due October 23, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned-tomato procurement S2910000017145 (7,616 cases, bids due June 19, 2026, prior purchase in February 2026 at $13.75 per case), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 cafeteria food-product line items across multiple warehouses (extended deadline May 4, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 (June 15, 2026, bids due) and Burke County Public Schools' procurement (May 26, 2026, bids due) each requested nearly 400 food line items including canned vegetables and fresh or frozen potatoes to serve multiple school locations. These contracts typically run 12 months with renewal or extension options, require firm fixed pricing and delivery within 7–30 days of order, impose Buy American Act compliance for school nutrition programs, and demand adherence to USDA standards, HACCP plans, and debarment certifications. Volume guarantees are rarely stated; historical annual values range from $1.5 million (HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center) to $4.5 million over three years (HHSC supplemental food and consumables statewide).