UNSPSC 50301528: Gilliflower apples

The variety of apples known as giliflower apples

UNSPSC 50301528 Gilliflower apples (Commodity) represents a narrow produce line item, but recent state and local solicitations tag this code inconsistently—most opportunities in the recent block address broad fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs rather than gilliflowers specifically. The code sees activity primarily from school districts, counties, and child care agencies procuring fresh fruits and vegetables to support federally funded meal programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program). Actual solicitations under this nominal category span comprehensive produce lists—apples of multiple varieties (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Ambrosia, Honey Crisp, Jazz), bananas, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and prepared salad items—rather than gilliflowers alone. Issuing bodies include large urban and county school districts (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Austin Independent School District, Henry County Schools, Bulloch County School District), smaller rural districts (Liberty County Board of Education, Dougherty County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools), child care operators (City of Edinburg CACFP, Head Start of Greater Dallas), and regional cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative spanning 30 Georgia districts). Pricing structures vary widely—fixed unit prices, cost-plus-fixed-fee models indexed to USDA Terminal Market reports, and competitive sealed bids with firm pricing for 12-month terms.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, and California. Recent Georgia solicitations include Bulloch County, Bryan County, Dougherty County, Glynn County, Early County, Hancock County, Liberty County, and the GEC cooperative; Texas districts include Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, and Head Start of Greater Dallas. Representative recent opportunities include Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) Bid 26-34 for 72 fresh produce line items with bids due April 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, seeking weekly delivery to 60 school sites; Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles, with proposals due May 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., emphasizing farm-to-school programming; and GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004 covering 30 districts across two Georgia geographic areas, with proposals due March 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST and estimated annual spending of $5.5 million. Most solicitations require Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, traceability documentation, weekly or bi-weekly delivery to multiple school sites, and insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2 million general liability. Award typically favors lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a unit-price or line-item basis, with many districts reserving the right to split awards among multiple vendors.