UNSPSC 50302102: Dwarf bilberries

The variety of billberries known as dwarf bilberries

UNSPSC 50302102 Dwarf bilberries (Commodity) describes a single specialized produce item, but state and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying broad fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts to feed incarcerated persons, students, seniors, and childcare participants. Recent opportunities show school districts, state correctional and mental health departments, county social services, and municipal health agencies soliciting weekly or bi-weekly deliveries of mixed produce—apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, berries, root vegetables, and leafy greens—to support meal programs. The mismatch between the code's name and the actual scope reflects how state and local procurement systems sometimes tag commodity contracts at granular product levels while buying aggregated produce baskets. Issuing bodies include Texas state agencies (TDCJ, Illinois Department of Corrections and Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bryan County, Dougherty County, Bartow County, Early County, DeSoto County), county boards of education, municipal parks departments, health coalitions, and senior services divisions. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options, require F.O.B. Destination pricing with transportation included, mandate compliance with USDA and CACFP nutrition standards, and specify delivery frequency (bi-weekly to daily) and temperature control. Buy American provisions and prevailing-wage certification appear in several state and local awards.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Florida, and Mississippi, with the largest concentration in Georgia school nutrition programs posting multiple opportunities in May and June 2026. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's RFQ for fresh fruit and vegetables to Palestine (IW267376, due October 19, 2026) and Wynne Food Warehouse (IW267411, due October 14, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks within 400 miles of Madison (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026); Illinois Department of Corrections' RFQ for fresh produce to Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, small business set-aside, due September 3, 2026); Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (local-vendor preference, 10 evaluation points, due March 6, 2025); and Head Start of Greater Dallas' IFB for grocery products ($969,460.94 estimated value, due June 24, 2026). Most awards favor lowest responsive and responsible bidder on price, though evaluation criteria commonly include qualifications, references, menu quality, and compliance with food-safety and whole-grain standards.