UNSPSC 50465703: Canned or jarred best of all rutabagas

The variety of rutabagas known as best of all rutabagas that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50465703 Canned or jarred best of all rutabagas is a Commodity code that state and local procurement offices tag to food service contracts, though the recent opportunities block shows no direct solicitations for rutabagas themselves. Instead, the code appears in the context of broader consumable food procurements where canned vegetables, including canned tomato products and similar shelf-stable items, are bundled with proteins, dairy, condiments, and food service supplies. State agencies, county governments, school districts, and public health institutions issue these solicitations as Invitations for Bid (IFB) or Informal Written Quote (IWQ) notices. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) serving state supported living centers and state hospitals is a standout repeat buyer, appearing in multiple recent opportunities; other frequent issuers include county school nutrition programs and corrections departments procuring for cafeteria operations. Scope typically encompasses dozens to hundreds of line items priced per unit or case, with delivery requirements ranging from next-day to 72-hour fulfillment, FOB Destination terms, and compliance with USDA grade standards, FDA labeling, and shelf-life minimums. Vendors must provide references, proof of insurance, debarment certifications, and often HACCP documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center due October 23, 2026, covering 22 line items including prepared foods and food service supplies with seven-day delivery; a related Texas procurement (IFB HHS0017449) for El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, carried an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products under IWQ 140229 due October 19, 2026, including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026, with Oregon-fabricated preference applied; the prior purchase was $13.75 per case. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia (IFB #26271, bids due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia (sealed bids due June 5, 2026) each solicited comprehensive food procurements for school nutrition across multiple sites, with nearly 400 line items spanning canned vegetables, fresh produce, proteins, and dairy. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (IFB 304T-26-300CF, due May 4, 2026) procured approximately 382 food line items for cafeteria distribution across five warehouse regions, with contract term extending through August 31, 2027, plus two optional one-year renewals.