UNSPSC 50305005: Bergamot oranges

The variety of oranges known as bergamot oranges

UNSPSC 50305005 Bergamot oranges is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce—including citrus fruits, apples, bananas, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and prepared snacks—primarily through school districts, correctional and mental health facilities, senior centers, and child care programs. Recent solicitations under this code span fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts for institutional food service, with scope ranging from bi-weekly bulk commodity delivery to prepared, ready-to-eat produce for specialized dietary programs. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, DeSoto County, Early County, Bartow County, Collier County), cities (Bridgeport, San Antonio, Edinburg), and nonprofit food service operators (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Marion Health Care Coalition). Repeat buyers are predominantly school nutrition programs managing USDA National School Lunch and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance, followed by state correctional and mental health facility dining operations.

Procurement activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Connecticut, and Mississippi. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetable supply to food warehouses serving three facilities (Wynne in Huntsville, Snyder, and Palestine), with responses due October 14 and October 19, 2026, respectively; the Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas with annual contract value of $78,000 and bids due July 29, 2026; the Illinois Department of Corrections RFQ for fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center under a small business set-aside, with quotes due September 3, 2026; the Head Start of Greater Dallas IFB for grocery products (32,409 cases estimated, $969,460.94 total value) with bid opening June 24, 2026; and the Bartow County School System RFP for local fresh produce sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Buy American provisions and domestic-sourcing preferences appear in school district solicitations; local-vendor preferences are common in county and municipal procurements. Delivery schedules typically require weekly or bi-weekly frequency with temperature and quality controls mandated; HACCP plans and food-safety compliance documentation are standard requirements.