UNSPSC 50303474: Red seedless grapes

The variety of table grapes known as red seedless grapes

UNSPSC 50303474 Red seedless grapes is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement across state and local food service operations, particularly school districts and child nutrition programs serving institutional meal operations. State and local buyers procure red seedless grapes — along with broader fresh produce portfolios — as components of mandated school lunch, breakfast, and specialized nutrition programs (Child and Adult Care Food Program, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, National School Lunch Program). The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school nutrition authorities, with occasional participation from county and municipal food service departments, senior services divisions, and child care agencies. Representative recent solicitations include the Madison Metropolitan School District's bid for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, July 2026, emphasizing local sourcing within 400 miles and organic produce pricing preferences), the Glynn County Board of Education's sealed bid for fresh produce across 16 school locations (IFB 27-02, April 2026, with red and green seedless grapes specified at 2,550 units each), and the GEC Buying Cooperative's multistate procurement covering 30 Georgia school districts with approximately 72 produce line items (RFP SN 26-004, March 2026). Produce specifications consistently stress domestic sourcing under Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, food traceability, and exact pack sizes (often case counts of 15–20+ units). Pricing models vary between fixed unit prices, cost-plus-fee structures indexed to USDA Terminal Market reports, and competitive sealed bids on a line-item basis allowing multiple awards.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Texas, with material procurement volume also in Florida, Connecticut, Ohio, Mississippi, and California. Evaluation criteria consistently weight cost at 30–50 percent, followed by quality, delivery reliability, vendor qualifications, and compliance capabilities. Contract terms typically run July 1 to June 30 (fiscal school year) with renewal options extending 1–5 years. Insurance requirements range from $500,000 to $2 million general liability. No recent solicitations explicitly name red seedless grapes as a sole-source item; the commodity appears within broader fresh-produce line-item lists, often competing against other grape varieties and regional seasonal substitutes. School nutrition procurement under this code remains robust through seasonal cycles, with summer and fall 2026 activity indicating strong institutional demand and competitive bidding on standardized specifications.