UNSPSC 50473221: Canned or jarred organic earlivee corn

The variety of organic corn known as organic earlivee corn that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50473221 Canned or jarred organic early-harvest corn, a Commodity code, covers canned and jarred corn products procured by state and local entities for institutional food service operations. The recent opportunities reveal that state and local governments acquire canned and jarred vegetables—including corn and related items—primarily for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, health and human services institutions, and state-supported living centers. State agencies (Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Georgia) and school districts dominate the buyer base, with school nutrition programs appearing across multiple districts and cooperative purchasing vehicles. The work includes bulk food procurement for cafeteria operations, with vendors supplying products meeting USDA grade standards, FDA compliance, sodium and shelf-life specifications, and Buy American requirements where applicable. Pricing is typically firm and fixed for the contract period with cost-of-living adjustments limited to manufacturer increases or CPI-indexed redeterminations. Deliveries occur weekly or as scheduled to central distribution centers or individual school sites, with FOB Destination pricing inclusive of all transportation and fuel surcharges.

Recent activity concentrates in the South (Georgia, Texas) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon) with secondary activity in the Midwest (Illinois, Missouri). Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products supplying the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center and other state facilities (due July 13, 2026, with prior quarterly period value of $1.5 million and maximum three-year potential of $4.5 million); the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases due June 19, 2026, with eight full truckloads and prior pricing at $13.75 per case); Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 for comprehensive food products including canned items across four school locations (due June 15, 2026); and the Fairfax County Public Schools' IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 serving 45 schools with 76-item minimum bid requirement (due April 27, 2026). School districts consistently structure contracts as one-year terms with three to four renewal options, while correctional and state health facilities prefer multi-year initial terms with renewal optionality. All solicitations emphasize responsive and responsible bidder criteria, compliance with federal food safety and procurement regulations, insurance requirements ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general liability coverage, and payment within 30 days of delivery.