UNSPSC 50304912: Bright pearl nectarines

The variety of nectarines known as bright pearl nectarines

UNSPSC 50304912 Bright pearl nectarines (Commodity) encompasses the procurement of fresh nectarines, typically bright pearl varieties, for institutional food service. In practice, state and local governments source this commodity primarily as part of broader fresh produce contracts for correctional facilities, mental health centers, school nutrition programs, and senior services. The issuing bodies include state corrections and mental health departments, school districts, county health authorities, and municipal senior services divisions. Procurement occurs through RFP, RFQ, and IFB notices with small purchase and sealed-bid formats. Recent solicitations show the code applied more broadly to general fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts rather than nectarines specifically; state and local buyers typically consolidate seasonal stone fruits, citrus, berries, and other produce into single produce-supply awards rather than issuing standalone nectarine bids. Most institutional procurement emphasizes produce sourcing flexibility, seasonal availability, and cost control over single-item specificity.

State and local procurement activity under this code concentrates heavily in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Mississippi. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued multiple fresh fruit and vegetable solicitations in September and October 2026 (IW267411 due October 14, IW267420 due October 14, and IW267376 due October 19) for food warehouse supply; the Illinois Department of Corrections sought fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center in August 2026 (RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, due September 3); and the Illinois Department of Mental Health's Madden Mental Health Center established a fiscal 2027 fresh fruits and vegetables contract in August 2026 (small purchase 27444DHSMENTHB53608, due August 14). School districts dominate procurement volume: Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29), while Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Dougherty County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools, Early County Board of Education, and DeSoto County School District all posted fresh produce bids in May and June 2026. Collier County issued an ITN for food services including produce concession supply at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025). Buy American requirements and prevailing wage compliance appear in institutional procurement; school nutrition programs emphasize USDA compliance, CACFP standards, and nutritional alignment. Most contracts carry firm pricing terms, weekly or bi-weekly delivery schedules, and F.O.B. destination freight responsibility on the vendor.