UNSPSC 50491922: Organic sugar beet purees

The variety of organic beets known as organic sugar beets which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50491922 Organic sugar beet purees is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh, frozen, and processed food products state and local governments source for institutional food service operations, though recent solicitations under this code show minimal activity specifically for beet purees themselves. Instead, state and local purchasing offices tag broader food procurement opportunities under this code, including prepared and frozen entrees, fresh and canned vegetables, dairy products, proteins, and consumable food service supplies. The issuing bodies span state health and human services departments, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and departments of corrections across Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Illinois. State agencies managing institutional feeding operations at supported living centers, prisons, and state hospitals represent the primary buyer segment, alongside school nutrition programs serving multiple campuses.

Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's 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 seven-day delivery required; Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, rice, and sauces (due October 19, 2026); the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes meeting USDA Grade B or better with Oregon-fabricated goods receiving a 5% preference (due June 19, 2026); and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive school nutrition food bid encompassing hundreds of line items across fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and prepared items (due June 15, 2026). The Texas HHSC and Department of Criminal Justice conduct recurring, large-volume institutional food procurements under this code family, with contract values historically reaching $1.5 million annually or higher. Geographic concentration centers on Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with periodic activity in Illinois. Most solicitations require firm fixed pricing on F.O.B. Destination terms, delivery within 72 hours to 7 days, and compliance with USDA standards, Buy American provisions where applicable, and E-Verify employment verification for contracts exceeding state thresholds.