UNSPSC 50304430: Ortanique tangerines

The variety of mandarin oranges and tangerines known as ortanique tangerines

UNSPSC 50304430 Ortanique tangerines (Commodity) covers fresh citrus fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations rarely isolate this specific variety and instead solicit broadly for fresh produce, fresh fruits and vegetables, or grocery items as part of larger food-service operations. The issuing bodies include state corrections and mental health departments, county school nutrition programs, city school districts, county health facilities, Head Start agencies, and municipal senior services divisions. Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health, and multiple Georgia school districts appear most frequently in recent postings. Work solicited under this code ranges from institutional bulk produce supply to school lunch program fruit and vegetable procurement, with deliveries typically bi-weekly to weekly and compliance required with USDA produce standards, CACFP or National School Lunch Program regulations, food safety certifications, and state prevailing wage or Buy American requirements where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's solicitation for fresh fruit and vegetables delivery to the Snyder Food Warehouse (IW267420, due October 14, 2026); the Illinois Department of Mental Health's fresh fruits and vegetables contract for Madden Mental Health Center (27444DHSMENTHB53608, due August 14, 2026, small purchase set-aside); Madison Metropolitan School District's petite bananas RFB (4162, due July 29, 2026, $78,000 estimated annual value); and DeSoto County School District's sealed-bid procurement for fresh produce distribution across 41 sites (3170035984, due June 22, 2026, bi-annual cost-plus-fee model). Institutional food-service contracts typically require liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million depending on contract value), HACCP plans, proof of traceability by farm of origin where required, compliance with domestic-sourcing preferences, and often permit cooperative purchasing or allow award to multiple vendors. Payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days, and contract periods commonly run one fiscal year with optional renewal terms.