UNSPSC 50494001: Organic basil purees

The variety of organic herbs known as organic basil which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50494001, Organic basil purees, is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy prepared and shelf-stable food products under this code to supply institutional food service operations—schools, state supported living centers, correctional facilities, and county social-service departments. Recent solicitations show that government entities procure staple and specialty food items in bulk for cafeterias, canteens, and campus dining; the code encompasses a broader range of consumables than the nominal name suggests, including proteins, vegetables, dairy, condiments, and prepared foods alongside specialty items. Issuing bodies span state health and human services commissions, county school districts, state departments of corrections, and county board of commissioners. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple bids under related food-procurement codes in recent months, as have Georgia school districts and Oregon state agencies.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (response due October 23, 2026), covering prepared foods and food service supplies with estimated annual quantities from 1 to 24 cases per line item and delivery within seven days of order. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing Division bid approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (response due June 19, 2026) at $13.75 per case from the prior award, with delivery to Salem. Gwinnett County, Georgia requested informal written quotes for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, and sauces (response due October 19, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia solicited food products across multiple categories for four school locations (bids due June 15, 2026). These procurements typically require F.O.B. Destination pricing, references, compliance certifications including E-Verify, liability insurance, and HACCP or product-quality guarantees; awards go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, occasionally with split awards across multiple vendors by line item.