UNSPSC 50305456: Tosca pears

The variety of pears known as tosca pears

UNSPSC 50305456 Tosca pears is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh pears under this code as part of broader institutional food service—primarily school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, mental health centers, child care programs, and senior services. Recent solicitations show pears appearing within larger fresh produce specifications rather than as standalone line items; the code captures individual produce varieties within multi-item RFPs and IFBs that specify case sizes, delivery frequencies, quality standards (USDA grading, ripeness stages, temperature control), and compliance with food safety and nutrition regulations including CACFP and National School Lunch Program requirements. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bryan County Schools, DeSoto County Schools, Dougherty County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), counties (Collier County), municipalities (City of San Antonio), and special-purpose entities (Marion Health Care Coalition, Head Start of Greater Dallas). School districts dominate recent activity, issuing multiple sealed-bid and RFP solicitations for fresh produce serving child nutrition programs. Procurement offices typically require produce sourced within 400 miles, delivered fresh in case quantities with specified pack sizes, maintained at controlled temperatures (55°F or above for bananas, 33°F–40°F for produce generally), and supported by HACCP plans and traceability documentation including farm of origin.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Mississippi. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department requesting petite bananas (RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Madison Metropolitan School District requesting fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, bids due July 29, 2026, 5,900 servings weekly with geographic sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education requesting fresh produce for 2026-27 (IFB SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026, over 200 produce line items across three school sites), Bryan County School Nutrition Program requesting fresh produce (sealed bid, due May 27, 2026, comprehensive produce range including bananas and pears), and Illinois Department of Corrections requesting fresh produce delivery to Joliet Treatment Center (RFQ 27426DOCJOLIEB53849, quotes due September 3, 2026, bi-weekly deliveries with small business set-aside). Evaluation emphasizes cost (30–40% weight), product quality and compliance, local or diverse-vendor preferences (typically 5–15 points), and references. Insurance requirements range from $500,000 to $1 million general liability. No firm contract value for pears as a standalone line item appears in the recent opportunities.