UNSPSC 50485208: Kelsae onion purees

The variety of onions known as kelsae onions which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50485208 Kelsae onion purees, a Commodity code, sees active state and local procurement for prepared and shelf-stable food products supplied to institutional kitchens, cafeterias, and food service operations. The recent opportunities posted under or closely aligned with this code show state agencies, county governments, and school districts purchasing broad food categories including sauces, condiments, canned vegetables, fresh and frozen proteins, dairy, and consumable food service supplies. The issuing bodies span Texas Health and Human Services Commission (state supported living centers and state hospitals), county corrections departments, county boards of commissioners (senior services and social programs), Georgia school districts (nutrition programs across multiple schools), and other state institutional food service operations. Work typically involves IFB or informal written quote (IWQ) solicitations with response dates ranging from weeks to a few months, firm fixed pricing submitted on agency-provided sheets, delivery within 7 to 30 days of order, and compliance with USDA standards, FDA regulations, and federal Buy American provisions where applicable. Vendors must supply three references, maintain liability insurance, complete debarment certifications, and meet E-Verify and human trafficking compliance requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with notable activity in Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods (prepared foods, sauces, food service supplies) for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center with bids due October 23, 2026; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products (peanut butter, canned proteins, sauces, rice, pasta, soups) due October 19, 2026; Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 for comprehensive school nutrition food products (fresh produce, meats, dairy, seasonings, condiments) due June 15, 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026; and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' IFB 304T-26-300CF on behalf of TDCJ for cafeteria food products spanning 382 line items across multiple protein, dairy, grain, and condiment categories due May 4, 2026. Contracts typically run one to three years with optional renewal periods, incorporate price adjustment mechanisms tied to USDA or Consumer Price Index data, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or lowest-priced qualified vendor per line item.