UNSPSC 50482905: Rhubarb chard purees

The variety of chard known as rhubarb chard which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50482905 Rhubarb chard purees (Commodity) does not reflect the actual work state and local governments are buying under this code. The recent solicitations record shows no procurement activity for rhubarb chard purees; instead, the code appears to tag broad food-service procurement for state institutional facilities and school districts that encompasses shelf-stable proteins, canned and fresh vegetables, dairy, grains, condiments, and food-service supplies. State and local buying under this code is dominated by state health and human services agencies operating state supported living centers and hospitals, state departments of corrections, county and municipal school nutrition programs, and county social services departments. The work involves bulk food procurement for institutional cafeterias, canteens, and campus dining operations serving residents, inmates, or students across multiple delivery points, with firm fixed pricing on hundreds of line items per solicitation and strict compliance requirements including USDA grade standards, FDA labeling, HACCP plans, Buy American certifications where applicable, liability insurance minimums, and E-Verify verification.

Activity is concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice as repeat solicitors. Recent representative opportunities include IFB HHS0018082 (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, consumable foods for Lufkin State Supported Living Center, bids due October 23, 2026); IWQ 140229 (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for senior services, quotes due October 19, 2026); IFB 304T-26-300CF (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products for six TDCJ distribution points, bids due May 4, 2026); and Ben Hill County Schools Food Bid (sealed bids for multi-category grocery procurement across five schools, bids due June 15, 2026). Contract values where disclosed range from approximately $1.5 million annually (HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center) to $4.5 million over three years (HHSC supplemental food statewide). Delivery is consistently FOB Destination with response times typically 72 hours to 30 days, and vendors must submit three references, insurance certifications, and product samples on request.