UNSPSC 50302513: Larian cherries

The variety of cherries known as larian cherries

UNSPSC 50302513 Larian cherries is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent activity under this specific code shows minimal direct relevance to larian cherries in particular. Instead, the opportunities tagged under this code reflect broader fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing across institutional food service — including procurement for correctional facilities, school districts, senior services, mental health centers, park concessions, child care programs, and regional health coalitions. State and local buyers are soliciting fresh produce supply and delivery contracts that cover mixed produce assortments (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, tomatoes, and specialty items) rather than single-commodity buys. Issuing bodies span Texas corrections and health departments, Illinois mental health and corrections agencies, Georgia school districts (Bryan County, Dougherty County, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), Wisconsin school districts (Madison Metropolitan), Connecticut and Texas cities (Bridgeport Board of Education, City of Edinburg), Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), and regional organizations such as Head Start of Greater Dallas and Marion Health Care Coalition. School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with institutions emphasizing compliance to USDA nutrition standards, domestic sourcing preferences (including Buy American and state-level local-vendor mandates), HACCP food safety plans, weekly or bi-weekly delivery schedules, and competitive bidding on firm fixed pricing.

Geographic concentration appears heaviest in the Southeast and Texas, with Georgia school districts accounting for roughly one-quarter of recent solicitations and Texas corrections and municipal food service representing another significant cluster. Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice requesting fresh fruit and vegetable supply to Wynne Food Warehouse and Palestine facilities (IW267411 and IW267376, responses due October 14 and October 19, 2026); the Illinois Department of Mental Health's Madden Mental Health Center seeking weekly fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries for FY 2027 (small purchase, due August 14, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District requesting petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4162 and 4163, due July 29, 2026, with an estimated $78,000 annual value on bananas and a 5% organic preference discount on ready-to-eat produce); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia requesting over 200 line items of fresh produce across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty items (IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a three-year term and two renewal options (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025, though the posted date suggests this may be a legacy or administrative record). Pricing models typically shift between firm fixed-unit pricing for full-year contracts and cost-plus-fee arrangements where produce cost plus a fixed service fee applies monthly. Most contracts run July through June aligned to school and fiscal calendars; insurance requirements commonly specify $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability; and set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction, including WBE/MBE certifications, local-vendor preferences (e.g., 10 points for Collier County residency; 5% cost preference for Wisconsin-sourced organic produce; 5% preference for diverse-owned status in multiple Georgia districts).