UNSPSC 50304617: Galia melons

The variety of melons known as galia melons

UNSPSC 50304617 Galia melons is a Commodity code that covers single fresh melon varieties procured by state and local school nutrition programs, city child care agencies, and county boards of education primarily through competitive sealed-bid and RFP processes for meal service delivery. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show minimal direct naming of galia melons; instead, purchasing bodies tag broader fresh produce categories—fruits, vegetables, and melons generally—under codes like this one. The actual procurement activity visible in the record reflects comprehensive fresh produce sourcing across multiple varieties (apples, bananas, berries, carrots, lettuce, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, and melons as a category) rather than single-species buys. School districts, child care food programs, and senior services divisions purchase produce primarily on annual or multi-year contracts with weekly or bi-weekly delivery schedules, domestic-sourcing requirements under Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety compliance, and pricing structures ranging from firm fixed-price to cost-plus models. Issuing bodies span Georgia school districts (Bryan County, Glynn County, Dougherty County, Liberty County, Bulloch County, Henry County, Savannah-Chatham, Bartow County, Early County), Texas school districts and child care programs (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, City of Edinburg CACFP), Florida school districts (Hillsborough County), Connecticut school systems (Meriden Public Schools), and regional cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia districts), with cooperative purchasing vehicles emerging as a significant channel for standardized pricing and multi-district volume buys.

Geographic spread is concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, and California. Representative recent opportunities include the GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004 (Douglas County School System, Feb. 4, 2026, proposals due Mar. 4, 2026) covering fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts in two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million; Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 (Jun. 10, 2026, sealed bids due Jun. 26, 2026) for over 200 line items of fresh produce including melons, citrus, apples, and specialty fruits for 2026-27 school year; and Austin ISD RFP 26RFP034 (Feb. 14, 2026, proposals due Mar. 11, 2026) for fresh produce and beverages with emphasis on local sourcing, sustainable practices, and Good Food Purchasing Program compliance. Pricing predominantly remains firm for contract duration unless parties establish escalation clauses tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data; minimum insurance is typically $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability; and evaluation weighs cost at 30-50%, qualifications and experience at 15-25%, and product quality or delivery reliability at 10-25%. The code sees sustained activity from school nutrition programs managing federal meal program compliance and from child care agencies serving CACFP populations, with most opportunities issuing between February and June for July contract commencement.