UNSPSC 50466807: Canned or jarred arum

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

UNSPSC 50466807 Canned or jarred arum, a Commodity code, covers canned and preserved vegetable products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state health and human services operations. The code sees steady activity across school districts, state corrections departments, and health and human services agencies sourcing shelf-stable food items for institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies treating this commodity as part of broader food procurement exercises — school nutrition programs bundle canned vegetables with fresh produce, proteins, and dry goods; state corrections facilities order canned products alongside fresh items for inmate meals; and health and human services commissions procure supplemental food and consumable products for state hospitals and supported living centers. The work involves straightforward product supply with standard specifications: products must meet USDA grades (typically Grade B or better for canned vegetables), comply with FDA standards, maintain minimum shelf life (commonly 12 months), meet sodium content limits (often capped at 240 mg per 100 grams), include proper labeling and Country of Origin documentation, and be delivered FOB Destination with all transportation and fuel charges included in pricing.

State and local purchasing bodies issuing solicitations under this code include school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia; Rockwood R-VI in Missouri; Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia; Muscogee County and Liberty County in Georgia; Burke County and Savannah-Chatham in Georgia; Douglas County in Georgia), state corrections agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections), and state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Veterans Home). Recent geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Virginia, Missouri, and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, covering NIGP Class numbers 380, 385, 390, and 393 with a historical prior-period value of $1.5 million); the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S2910000016405 for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases due June 19, 2026, with prior purchase at $13.75 per case); and Fairfax County Public Schools' IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 (due April 27, 2026, requiring delivery to 45 schools plus seven distribution kitchens). Pricing is typically firm and fixed for the contract term, with adjustments permitted only at renewal periods or when indexed to USDA or CPI benchmarks. Buy American Act compliance is standard for school district procurements, and payment terms run Net 30 days after delivery and inspection.