UNSPSC 50303417: Bonheur grapes

The variety of table grapes known as bonheur grapes

UNSPSC 50303417 Bonheur grapes is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure primarily as fresh fruit components within broader school nutrition, child care food program, and institutional food service contracts rather than as standalone grape purchases. The recent opportunities show no direct solicitations for Bonheur grapes specifically; instead, grapes appear as line items within comprehensive fresh produce bids serving school districts, child care programs, and county correctional facilities. The issuing bodies span school nutrition programs across multiple states (Georgia, Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Oregon, California), the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases on behalf of school boards, the City of San Antonio's Department of Human Services, Head Start agencies, and county corrections departments. Grapes compete alongside dozens of other produce varieties in mixed fresh-fruit procurements where pricing, delivery reliability, quality standards, and compliance with USDA nutrition and Buy American requirements drive vendor selection more than the specific varietal.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia school districts dominate recent postings), with secondary clusters in Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD, City of Edinburg), Florida (Hillsborough County), and the Upper Midwest (Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's Request for Bid 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, with 70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value), Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB for 2026–27 (200+ line items including multiple apple and berry varieties, due June 26, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce across 16 school sites (60 line items with sealed bids due April 14, 2026), and the GEC Buying Cooperative's statewide Georgia RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts (approximately $5.5 million combined annual spending, proposals due March 4, 2026). Buy American and domestic sourcing preferences appear consistently across school nutrition contracts, with most requiring 51% domestic agricultural content in processed items and prioritizing U.S.-grown fresh produce when cost and quality are comparable. CACFP compliance, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall capability, and liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $2,000,000 are standard. Grapes, when specified, typically appear as fresh whole-unit berries or seedless varieties in case quantities with pack-size and ripeness specifications; substitution is generally prohibited or subject to district approval. Award timelines typically run 60 days post-bid opening, with contracts commencing July 1 for the following school or fiscal year and renewable for one to four additional one-year terms.