UNSPSC 50486821: Dandelions purees

The type of vegetable known as dandelions which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50486821 Dandelions purees (Commodity) appears in recent state and local solicitations almost exclusively as a broad food-procurement category tag rather than as the specified product. The code is being applied to institutional food service contracts where state and local buyers purchase shelf-stable and fresh food products, consumables, and food service supplies for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and county senior services. The actual work being solicited under the code encompasses prepared foods (frozen entrees, proteins, bakery items), canned and fresh produce, dairy products, seasonings, condiments, and disposable food service supplies. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC), state correctional departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections), county boards of commissioners, independent school districts, and state nutrition programs. Texas agencies appear as repeat buyers, with multiple solicitations from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for state-supported living centers and supplemental food and consumables statewide.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with additional postings from Oregon and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026 (due October 23, 2026) for consumable foods and food service supplies for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center; the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issuing IWQ 140229 on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, and vegetables for senior services; the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing a bid in June 2026 (due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with a prior purchase reference price of $13.75 per case; and Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia issuing IFB #26271 in May 2026 (due June 15, 2026) for a comprehensive food bid spanning fresh and frozen produce, meat, dairy, and supplies across four school locations. Delivery terms typically specify F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in pricing, responses due within 72 hours to seven days of order, and performance across multiple facility locations within each jurisdiction.