UNSPSC 50301596: York imperial apples

The variety of apples known as york imperial apples

UNSPSC 50301596 York imperial apples is a Commodity code that names a specific fresh produce item state and local governments source for institutional food service — primarily school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, mental health centers, senior services, and child care operations. Recent solicitations show districts and agencies procuring York imperials as part of broader fresh-fruit portfolios rather than as standalone line items; the code sees its heaviest activity embedded within larger produce contracts where apple varieties (including Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz alongside Yorks) are specified by case count and quality standard. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Bryan County Schools, Hancock County Board of Education, Dougherty County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), state departments of corrections (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections), county boards of commissioners (Collier County), state mental health agencies (Illinois Department of Mental Health), and city and county senior services divisions. The procurement mix tilts heavily toward school nutrition — the largest buyer category — followed by correctional and mental health institutional food service. Contracts typically specify delivery twice weekly or bi-weekly to central warehouses or multiple school sites, with pricing firm for the contract term, F.O.B. Destination terms, and no fuel surcharges permitted.

Geographic concentration is strong in the Southeast and Upper Midwest. Texas leads recent activity through Texas Department of Criminal Justice food warehouse supply solicitations (IW267376 in Palestine, IW267420 for Snyder, IW267411 for Wynne, all posted September–October 2026 with October 14–19 response dates). Georgia school districts dominate the second tier — Bryan County (bids due May 27, 2026), Bartow County (proposals due June 22, 2026), Dougherty County (bids due June 16, 2026), Hancock County (bids due June 26, 2026), and Early County (bids due June 8, 2026) — all soliciting fresh produce for 2026–2027 school years. Wisconsin school nutrition activity centers on Madison Metropolitan School District (RFB 4162 for petite bananas with $78,000 estimated value and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, bids due July 29, 2026). Illinois contributes institutional procurement through the Department of Corrections Joliet Treatment Center (RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, quotes due September 3, 2026, with small business set-aside) and Department of Mental Health Madden Mental Health Center (small purchase procurement, proposals due August 14, 2026). Connecticut, Mississippi, and Florida round out recent activity. Most solicitations use sealed-bid or RFQ/ITN formats with response windows of 5–45 days; Buy American requirements and HACCP plan submission are standard where federal meal programs (NSLP, CACFP, Head Start) fund the contract.