UNSPSC 50305864: Red lane plums

The variety of plums known as red lane plums

UNSPSC 50305864 Red lane plums, a Commodity code, describes fresh fruit procurement—specifically plums and similar stone fruits—that state and local governments buy primarily through school districts and child nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show this code capturing fresh produce for school meal service, but the specific commodity "red lane plums" appears tangential to the actual buying pattern; state and local jurisdictions are procuring comprehensive fresh produce portfolios (apples, bananas, berries, vegetables, citrus, melons, and mixed stone fruits) rather than plums as a standalone line item. The issuing bodies are predominantly K-12 school districts and their nutrition programs, with secondary procurement from Head Start agencies, child care food programs (CACFP), and municipal senior services. School districts dominate the activity across Georgia, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, and California, with the most recent and largest opportunities posted between February and July 2026.

School nutrition procurement under this code reflects the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program infrastructure, with contract values typically ranging from $78,000 annually (Madison Metropolitan School District's petite banana bid) to approximately $3.1 million (Meriden Public Schools) and $5.5 million (GEC Buying Cooperative's 30-district Georgia cooperative). Representative opportunities include the Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, due July 29, 2026), the GEC Buying Cooperative SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across two geographic regions in Georgia (due March 4, 2026), and the Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST for specialty fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (due March 11, 2026, estimated annual budget $600,000). Buy American provisions appear in nearly all solicitations, typically requiring a minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products. Pricing models vary widely—fixed unit price contracts predominate, but cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost-plus-percentage models appear in larger institutional buys. Delivery logistics are standardized: Monday–Friday early-morning (often 5:00–7:00 a.m.) arrival windows, weekly or twice-weekly cadence, and FOB Destination with freight prepaid by vendor. Insurance minimums cluster at $500,000 to $1 million general liability; HACCP plans and food safety certifications are near-universal requirements. Geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia (10+ recent school district solicitations), followed by Texas (McAllen, Austin, Edinburg), Florida (Hillsborough), and Connecticut (Meriden). The code's recent activity reflects seasonal alignment with school calendar procurement cycles (July 1 contract starts, spring bid seasons), and pursuit viability remains strong given steady federal meal-program funding and year-round renewal cycles across multiple districts.