UNSPSC 50301608: Castlebrite apricots

The variety of apricots known as castlebrite apricots

UNSPSC 50301608 Castlebrite apricots is a Commodity code that does not reflect the current purchasing activity under this designation. State and local procurement offices are posting opportunities tagged to this code, but the recent solicitations are overwhelmingly for general fresh produce supply — fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk for institutional food service — rather than specifically for Castlebrite apricots or any apricot variety. The code appears to be a mislabeling or catch-all tag in state and local systems; vendors pursuing contracts at this code level should expect requests for mixed produce sourcing, not apricot-specific procurement. The issuing bodies span state correctional and mental health departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts and school nutrition programs (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Schools, Bartow County Schools, Bryan County Schools, Dougherty County Schools, Early County Schools, DeSoto County Schools), municipalities and county governments (Collier County, City of San Antonio, City of Bridgeport, City of Edinburg), and specialized food service contractors (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Marion Health Care Coalition). The breadth of issuing bodies reflects the universal need for produce in institutional food programs.

Activity is concentrated in the South — Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin appear repeatedly in recent solicitations posted between May and October 2026. Representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicitation IW267376 (fresh fruit and vegetables for Palestine, Texas, RFP closing October 19, 2026), Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025, weighted on vendor qualifications and menu variety), Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (annual value $78,000, September 2026–June 2027, bids due July 29, 2026), Head Start of Greater Dallas' IFB 26-GP for approximately 32,409 cases of frozen foods, produce, and meat ($969,460.94 total estimated value, one-year initial term with four optional renewals, bids due June 24, 2026), and the Illinois Department of Mental Health's small-purchase solicitation for fresh fruits and vegetables at Madden Mental Health Center (FY27 contract, weekly deliveries, proposals due August 14, 2026). Buy American provisions, prevailing wage compliance, food-safety certifications, local-vendor preferences worth 5–10 evaluation points, and HACCP plans appear in multiple school district and state agency solicitations. Insurance requirements typically mandate $500,000 to $1 million general liability coverage. Pricing structures vary — some districts use firm fixed pricing; others permit cost-plus-fee arrangements or fuel and escalation adjustments tied to USDA indices.