UNSPSC 50481819: Catalina avocado purees

The variety of avocados known as catalina avocados which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50481819 Catalina avocado purees is a Commodity code that in practice covers a broader range of shelf-stable and prepared food products for institutional food service, not avocado purees specifically. State and local governments solicit under this code for consumable food items destined for cafeterias, canteens, and food-service operations at correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, school districts, and senior services programs. Recent opportunities show bidders responding to invitations for mixed food baskets that include canned proteins, prepared entrees, condiments, sauces, frozen vegetables, dairy, and grains alongside fresh and processed produce. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (particularly Texas), county boards of commissioners, state departments of corrections, independent school districts, and state agencies. These entities typically solicit under this code as part of comprehensive food-service contracts that run annual or multi-year terms with renewal options. Award criteria emphasize responsive and responsible bidding, price competitiveness, vendor performance history through tracking systems, and demonstrated ability to meet delivery timelines and specification compliance.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple IFBs in 2026 for consumable foods and supplemental food and consumables serving state supported living centers and state hospitals, including HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center, IFB due October 23, 2026) and HHS0017872 (Lufkin, IFB due August 25, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia posted IFB #26271 (Food Bid, due June 15, 2026) for comprehensive school nutrition procurement across four schools under the Buy American Act. Burke County Public Schools in Georgia solicited sealed bids for school nutrition across five schools (due June 5, 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, procured through the Texas Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas (extended due date May 4, 2026). The Oregon Department of Corrections posted a canned-tomatoes-specific IFB (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) and the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal written quotes for food items for senior services (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026). Contracts typically include F.O.B. Destination pricing with delivery within 7 to 72 hours of order, mandatory compliance with federal food standards and E-Verify requirements, and liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $1 million.