UNSPSC 50305500: Persimmons

The type of fruit known as persimmons

UNSPSC 50305500 Persimmons (Class) covers the supply and delivery of fresh persimmons and related fresh produce to state and local institutions, though recent solicitations under this code reflect a much broader procurement pattern: institutional buyers are soliciting fresh fruits and vegetables across multiple commodity lines — including persimmons, bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, and mixed produce — rather than persimmons as a standalone item. State and local government buys persimmons and fresh produce primarily for school nutrition programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program), correctional facilities, mental health centers, senior services, and regional parks. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and mental health, county boards of education, city school districts, independent school districts, county health care coalitions, regional park authorities, and municipal senior services divisions. Texas Department of Criminal Justice appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple solicitations for fresh fruit and vegetable supply to food warehouses serving prison facilities. School districts dominate the opportunity mix, with Madison Metropolitan (Wisconsin), Hancock County (Georgia), Dougherty County (Georgia), Bryan County (Georgia), DeSoto County (Mississippi), Early County (Georgia), and Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) all seeking fresh produce within the past five months. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple school districts), Texas (TDCJ and municipal procurement in Edinburg and San Antonio), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan), Illinois (Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health), Connecticut (Bridgeport), and Mississippi (DeSoto County).

Recent opportunities include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice RFQ for fresh fruit and vegetables to Palestine and Wynne food warehouses (IW267376 and IW267411, due October 14 and 19, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District IFB 4162 for petite bananas at $78,000 estimated annual value (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Schools IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Illinois Department of Corrections IFB 27426DOCJOLIEB53849 for fresh produce with bi-weekly deliveries to Joliet Treatment Center under a small business set-aside (quotes due September 3, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park concession facilities (proposals due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference). Buyer emphasis across these opportunities falls on compliance with USDA Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, product traceability documentation, delivery schedules with early-morning time windows, temperature and freshness standards, and in school-district contracts, alignment with nutrition program regulations and domestic sourcing preferences where applicable.