UNSPSC 50305722: Sierra rose plucot

The variety of plucots known as sierra rose plucot

UNSPSC 50305722 Sierra rose plucot is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy fresh produce—primarily fruits and vegetables delivered to institutional food service operations including correctional facilities, mental health centers, schools, senior centers, and child care programs. Recent solicitations show procurement of individual produce items (petite bananas, fresh fruits and vegetables for snacks) and mixed produce line items as part of broader food supply contracts. The buyer mix spans state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Mental Health), county school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Bryan County, Hancock County, Dougherty County, DeSoto County, Early County, Bartow County in Georgia; Collier County in Florida), municipal school districts (Bridgeport, Connecticut; Edinburg, Texas), and specialized institutional operators (Head Start of Greater Dallas, Marion Health Care Coalition). Correctional and mental health facilities represent a significant segment, with TDCJ and Illinois DMH appearing multiple times in recent activity. School nutrition programs and child care food services drive the largest volume of procurement across the country.

Recent solicitation activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Mississippi. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has posted four separate fresh produce solicitations since late September 2026 (IW267420, IW267411, IW267376, and a Palestine facility solicitation due October 19, 2026), indicating recurring, high-volume procurement for multiple food warehouse and facility locations. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, contract term September 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, bids due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items including apples, berries, and specialty items (bids due June 26, 2026, contract term July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027), and Head Start of Greater Dallas's IFB 26-GP for frozen foods, produce, and meat (32,409 cases total, $969,460.94 estimated value, one-year term with four optional renewals, sealed bids due June 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.). School districts typically require Buy American compliance (51% domestic content), HACCP plans, delivery to multiple sites with early-morning windows, firm pricing for the contract term, and competitive liability insurance ($500,000–$1,000,000 minimum). Several jurisdictions apply geographic preferences (Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles; Bartow County local farms within 400 miles) or diversity set-asides (WBE/MBE status scoring, small business designations). Payment terms are generally Net 30–45 days.