UNSPSC 50303428: Early muscat grapes

The variety of table grapes known as early muscat grapes

UNSPSC 50303428 Early muscat grapes is a Commodity code that does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity in the source. The opportunities posted under this code span fresh produce supply—not early muscat grapes specifically—to correctional facilities, mental health centers, school districts, senior services, and child care programs across Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Connecticut, and Florida. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice requesting fresh fruit and vegetable delivery to its Snyder and Wynne food warehouses (October 2026), the Illinois Department of Corrections seeking bi-weekly produce deliveries to Joliet Treatment Center under a small business set-aside (September 2026), and multiple school districts issuing bids for fresh produce to support National School Lunch Program operations through the 2026–2027 school year. The buying pattern reflects state correctional and mental health departments, county and city school systems, and specialized service agencies rather than a single issuing-body type, with activity concentrated in states managing large institutional food service operations.

The recent opportunities center on mixed-produce baskets and assorted fresh fruits and vegetables rather than single-commodity grape offerings. Issuing bodies weight evaluation on cost (typically 30–40%), vendor qualifications and experience (15–25%), compliance with food safety and USDA standards, and local or diverse-vendor preferences. Scope typically includes weekly or bi-weekly delivery with quality guarantees (98–97% fill rates), HACCP plan compliance, and F.O.B. Destination pricing with no separate fuel surcharges. Contract terms generally run one fiscal year with renewal options extending two to four years. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District requesting petite bananas in 150-count cases for $78,000 annually (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education seeking over 200 line items of mixed fresh produce including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System requesting local produce sourced within 400 miles with weighted evaluation on cost, seasonal variety, delivery proficiency, and quality (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). The code shows no solicitations for early muscat grapes as a distinct line item and warrants reclassification or verification against the actual commodity being procured.