UNSPSC 50303432: Emperor grapes

The variety of table grapes known as emperor grapes

UNSPSC 50303432 Emperor grapes is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—including emperor grapes alongside apples, bananas, berries, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onions, and other fresh fruits and vegetables—primarily to supply institutional food service operations at correctional facilities, schools, senior centers, mental health facilities, child care programs, and parks. The work involves sourcing, quality assurance, and delivery of fresh produce meeting USDA standards, food-safety compliance, and nutritional specifications. The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, Bartow County, Bridgeport Board of Education, DeSoto County), municipal parks departments (Collier County, City of San Antonio), and specialized food service operators (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts and state correctional and mental health agencies dominate the recent procurement volume, with repeat activity from Texas TDCJ across multiple facility locations.

Recent solicitations span Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, Connecticut, and Mississippi, with the heaviest concentration in Georgia school districts and Texas state facilities. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetable supply to its Palestine facility (IW267376, RFP, due October 19, 2026), Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026), and Wynne Food Warehouse (IW267411, due October 14, 2026); the Illinois Department of Corrections' fresh produce bid for Joliet Treatment Center (27426DOCJOLIEB53849, RFQ, due September 3, 2026, under small business set-aside); the Illinois Department of Mental Health's fresh fruits and vegetables contract for Madden Mental Health Center (27444DHSMENTHB53608, due August 14, 2026); Hancock County Schools' fresh produce bid for 2026-27 (SN002-2027, IFB, due June 26, 2026); Dougherty County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce (PE64710NONST2027000000078, due June 16, 2026); and Madison Metropolitan School District's bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, $78,000 estimated annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, contingent on federal grant funding). Most school district solicitations carry Buy American requirements (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content), prevailing-wage compliance, and evaluation criteria weighting cost between 30–40%, with secondary weight on quality, vendor qualifications, and service capability. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal options, and delivery schedules mandate early-morning arrivals (5:00–7:00 a.m.) at central warehouses or school sites with high fill-rate minimums (95–98%).