UNSPSC 50482902: Fordhook giant chard purees

The variety of chard known as fordhook giant chard which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50482902 Fordhook giant chard purees is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and prepared food items for institutional cafeteria, food service, and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that the code captures a broader range of consumable food products than the specific commodity name suggests—state and local buyers are sourcing prepared foods, proteins, frozen vegetables, canned goods, dairy, grains, condiments, and food service supplies (containers, napkins, hairnets, straws) for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior services operations. The issuing bodies span state health and human services agencies, state departments of corrections, county boards of education, county commissioners' offices, and independent school districts, with Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Georgia school districts appearing multiple times in recent postings. Procurement vehicles include traditional IFBs, RFQs, and informal written quotes, with response dates typically seven to thirty days from posting.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center, due October 23, 2026, spanning 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies with F.O.B. Destination delivery; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners informal written quote PE77023NONST2027000000782 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, soups, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to Gwinnett Senior Services Center; and Ben Hill County Schools IFB for comprehensive food products across multiple categories including fresh and frozen produce, meat, dairy, and kitchen supplies, due June 15, 2026, with Buy American Act compliance required. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicitation S2910000017145 for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes, due June 19, 2026, shows USDA Grade B specification and Oregon-fabricated preference (5 percent evaluation advantage) with historical pricing near $13.75 per case. Contract values for larger procurements range from $1.5 million historical spend (Texas HHS El Paso center) to $4.5 million potential maximum value over three years (Texas HHS supplemental foods). Delivery terms consistently require F.O.B. Destination with seven-day or 72-hour turnaround, and bidders must meet federal food standards, provide references, and maintain liability insurance.