UNSPSC 50304948: Spring red nectarines

The variety of nectarines known as spring red nectarines

UNSPSC 50304948 Spring red nectarines is a Commodity code that names a single produce line item. However, state and local governments buying under this code in practice procure broad fresh produce assortments — apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, onions, oranges, potatoes, strawberries, tomatoes, and specialty items — typically as part of larger food-service contracts rather than nectarines alone. School districts, state corrections and mental-health facilities, senior services departments, and child-nutrition programs are the primary issuing bodies. The mix skews heavily toward school nutrition programs (breakfast and lunch) and institutional food service for detention facilities and care centers. Procurement vehicles include sealed bids (IFB), requests for proposals (RFP), invitations to negotiate (ITN), and small-purchase orders. Vendors must meet Buy American domestic-sourcing thresholds (typically 51 percent), maintain HACCP plans, carry commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance, comply with E-Verify requirements, and often deliver on tight schedules — frequently daily or twice weekly with 24-hour backup response times. Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor set-asides appear in several jurisdictions; diversity certifications (MBE, WBE, minority-owned, woman-owned) carry scoring weight in many evaluations. Contract terms typically run one fiscal or school year with optional renewal periods.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Dougherty County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bryan County Schools, DeSoto County School District, Early County Board of Education), Texas (Texas Department of Criminal Justice at Palestine, Snyder, and Wynne food warehouses; City of Edinburg Boys & Girls Club CACFP meal program), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District petite bananas and fresh-fruit snacks), Illinois (Department of Corrections Joliet Treatment Center, Department of Mental Health Madden Mental Health Center), Florida (Collier County North Collier Regional Park concessions), and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted four separate fresh-produce solicitations since late September 2026, indicating sustained institutional demand. Madison Metropolitan School District solicited petite bananas (estimated $78,000 annual value, RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh-fruit snacks at $0.20 per pound organic preference (RFB 4163, same deadline). The Illinois Department of Mental Health's Madden Mental Health Center sought fresh fruits and vegetables on small purchase (proposals due August 14, 2026) for fiscal year 2027. Collier County's ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025, with 10-point local-vendor preference) and the City of Bridgeport's grocery bid spanning over 1,100 line items for the school lunch program (due June 30, 2026) represent larger, multi-year opportunities. Activity reflects consistent K–12 and institutional purchasing pressure, with most opportunities showing response dates between May and October 2026.