UNSPSC 50311503: Organic api apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic api apples

UNSPSC 50311503 Organic api apples (Commodity) represents fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitations show the code captures a much broader produce-supply landscape than the narrowly named commodity suggests. State and local buyers under this code are actively procuring fresh fruits and vegetables through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state-level food-service operations. The work involves sourcing, delivering, and managing fresh produce—including apples, bananas, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items—to support school nutrition programs (breakfast and lunch), park concessions, healthcare operations, and central warehouse distribution. Vendors must comply with HACCP food-safety protocols, maintain cold-chain integrity during delivery, meet Buy American or local-sourcing preferences where required, and carry liability insurance. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with multiple districts posting individual solicitations; Hancock County Board of Education, Madison Metropolitan School District, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all issued fresh-produce bids in the recent window. Non-school buyers include Collier County Board of County Commissioners (parks concessions), Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Georgia school districts—Hancock County, Bartow County, and Early County—posted multiple produce bids between May and June 2026, with contract periods typically running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued two separate produce bids (petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks) in July 2026 with delivery to Madison and a 400-mile sourcing radius. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 (Petite Bananas), due July 29, 2026, projecting $78,000 annual value for 70–90 cases weekly; Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 (Fresh Produce, 2026–27), due June 26, 2026, covering 200+ line items with delivery to three school locations; and Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 (Local Fresh Fruit and Vegetable), with proposals due June 22, 2026, requiring local sourcing within 400 miles and weighted evaluation of cost (30%), seasonal variety (25%), delivery capability (20%), quality (15%), and customer support (10%). Collier County's ITN for North Collier Regional Park Food Services (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025) applies a 10-point local-vendor preference and includes food concessions across multiple park venues. School districts consistently weight cost at 40% and emphasize compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions, diverse-business certifications, and past performance with the purchasing entity.