UNSPSC 50302506: Black schmidt cherries

The variety of cherries known as black schmidt cherries

UNSPSC 50302506 Black schmidt cherries (Commodity) describes fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity under this code shows little focus on Black Schmidt cherries specifically. Instead, the code captures broader fresh produce supply—particularly bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and mixed fresh fruits and vegetables—being solicited by correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, senior services, parks and recreation departments, and mental health facilities across multiple states. State departments of corrections (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections) and county and municipal school districts dominate the issuing-body mix, alongside city parks departments, county boards of education, and specialized procurement entities serving child care programs and senior centers. These jurisdictions are seeking regular produce delivery at scale—weekly or bi-weekly supply runs to central warehouses, multiple school sites, or detention facilities—with strict compliance requirements around freshness, USDA standards, food safety, traceability, and Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Mississippi, and Florida, with school districts representing the largest single category of buyer. Representative procurements include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice seeking fresh fruit and vegetable supply to multiple facilities (IW267376 for Palestine, IW267420 for Snyder, and IW267411 for Wynne, all with October 2026 response dates); the Illinois Department of Mental Health's Madden Center soliciting weekly produce delivery through small purchase (due August 14, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District requesting petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, same due date, targeting 5,900 servings weekly); and multiple Georgia school districts—Bryan County, Dougherty County, Hancock County, and Bartow County—issuing fresh produce bids for the 2026-2027 school year. Opportunities consistently specify F.O.B. Destination pricing, weekly or bi-weekly delivery schedules, HACCP and food-safety compliance, liability insurance ($500,000–$1 million), and preference scoring for local sourcing, diverse-owned business status, and compliance certifications. Contract values are rarely disclosed in advance; awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.