UNSPSC 50305042: Tunis oranges

The variety of oranges known as tunis oranges

UNSPSC 50305042 Tunis oranges is a Commodity code that captures fresh citrus fruit procurement by state and local agencies, though recent state and local opportunities under this code reflect a much broader fresh produce purchasing pattern. State and local governments are actively buying fresh fruits and vegetables — apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus, melons, and specialty produce — for child nutrition programs, school districts, senior services, correctional and mental health facilities, and food services operations. Issuing bodies include state corrections and mental health departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections and Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Dougherty County, Bryan County, Early County, DeSoto County, Bartow County boards of education), cities and counties (Collier County, San Antonio, Bridgeport, Edinburg), and specialized providers (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts and state institutional foodservice operations dominate recent activity, with repeat issuers including Texas TDCJ (three separate facility procurement notices in September–October 2026) and Georgia school nutrition programs (five district-level solicitations between April and June 2026).

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Connecticut, and Mississippi. Representative solicitations include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's fresh fruit and vegetable bids for the Palestine, Snyder, and Wynne food warehouses (RFQ notices, October 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana RFB at $78,000 annual value and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks RFB with USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding (both July 2026); the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park under a three-year term with two one-year renewal options (March 2025 due date); the Illinois Department of Corrections' bi-weekly fresh produce delivery contract for Joliet Treatment Center under small business set-aside (September 2026); and multiple Georgia school district sealed bid procurements for fresh produce (Bryan County, Hancock County, Dougherty County, Early County, Bartow County, all maturing May–June 2026). Buy American provisions, prevailing wage compliance, CACFP and National School Lunch Program regulatory adherence, and local-vendor preferences appear consistently across jurisdictions; insurance, HACCP plans, E-Verify, and debarment certification are standard requirements.