UNSPSC 50305003: Argentine sour oranges

The variety of oranges known as argentine sour oranges

UNSPSC 50305003 Argentine sour oranges is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—specifically citrus fruits, bananas, apples, vegetables, and mixed fresh fruit and vegetable items—under this code primarily to support correctional facilities, mental health centers, school nutrition programs, senior services, child care food programs, and regional parks. Recent solicitations show institutional food service buyers sourcing produce through competitive bids and RFPs, with deliveries typically required to central warehouses or individual facility sites. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections and mental health, county boards of education, school districts, municipalities, and regional health coalitions. Texas Department of Criminal Justice appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple fresh fruit and vegetable procurement notices for food warehouse distribution across correctional facilities. Illinois Department of Corrections and mental health agencies also conduct regular produce procurement. School districts—including Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bryan County, DeSoto County, and Early County—represent the largest share of recent activity, buying produce in high volume to meet USDA nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Mississippi, and Connecticut. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable bids for Snyder and Wynne food warehouses (IW267420 and IW267411, October 14, 2026 response dates), the Illinois Department of Mental Health's weekly produce supply contract for Madden Mental Health Center (small purchase, August 14, 2026), and the Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana procurement (RFB 4162, July 29, 2026, estimated contract value $78,000 annually). School districts frequently impose Buy American provisions, locational sourcing preferences (produce within 400 miles), HACCP compliance, delivery-time windows (typically early morning to mid-afternoon), and organic-produce pricing incentives. Contracts typically run July through June or September through June to align with school calendars and run one to three years with optional renewals. Insurance requirements universally mandate general liability coverage of $500,000 to $1 million and workers' compensation insurance. Prevailing wage certification, E-Verify enrollment, and debarment verification are standard compliance requirements across correctional and school district buyers.