UNSPSC 50301630: Lambertin apricots

The variety of apricots known as lambertin apricots

UNSPSC 50301630 Lambertin apricots is a Commodity code that spans a narrow, specialized produce item but appears rarely in state and local procurement activity. Recent solicitations under this code show no direct procurement of Lambertin apricots specifically; instead, issuing bodies tag broader fresh produce supply contracts with this code despite the commodity name suggesting a single varietal. The actual work state and local governments buy under this classification includes fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts for institutional food service—correctional facilities, mental health centers, school districts, senior programs, and child care operations. Contracts typically require weekly or bi-weekly delivery of mixed produce assortments (apples, bananas, berries, carrots, leafy greens, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and other staples) meeting USDA quality and food-safety standards, compliance with HACCP protocols, temperature-controlled transport, and in some cases sourcing within specified geographic radii (Wisconsin, Georgia, or local preference within 400 miles). Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, DeSoto County, Bartow County in Georgia), counties (Collier County, Marion Health Care Coalition), cities (San Antonio, Bridgeport, Edinburg), and specialized service organizations (Head Start, Boys & Girls Club). School districts and state correctional and mental-health facilities dominate the recent activity.

The geographic spread centers on Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Connecticut, with recent activity concentrated in the South and Midwest. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Palestine (RFP IW267376, due October 19, 2026) and Wynne and Snyder food warehouses (ITB IW267411 and IW267420, due October 14, 2026); Collier County's food services for North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025); Madison Metropolitan School District's petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, contingent on federal grant approval); and DeSoto County School District fresh produce distribution (bid 3170035984, due June 22, 2026, bi-annual fixed-fee-plus-reimbursable model). School districts often apply Buy American provisions, local-vendor preferences, and diverse-owned business status scoring; many impose geographic sourcing requirements or apply price preferences for organic or local-origin products. Contracts typically run one school or fiscal year with two to four renewal options. This code shows steady baseline demand from institutional food service but no current spike in opportunity volume or contract values that would signal an emerging concentration of activity.