UNSPSC 50311511: Organic codlin apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic codlin apples

UNSPSC 50311511 Organic codlin apples, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh fruit procurement by state and local institutions, particularly school districts and parks departments seeking produce for food service operations. State and local governments under this code buy fresh apples and related produce through competitive bidding for cafeteria programs, parks concessions, and institutional food services. The solicitations show school nutrition programs as the dominant buyer type, supported by county parks departments, health care coalitions, and boards of education. Work solicited includes provision of fresh produce meeting specified quality, ripeness, size, and delivery standards; compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP plans and traceability documentation; and adherence to USDA nutrition guidelines and Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and Wisconsin, with scattered activity in Florida and other states. The Madison Metropolitan School District posted two RFBs in July 2026—RFB 4162 for 70–90 cases weekly of petite bananas (5" to 5.5", ripeness stages 3.5–4.5) with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000, and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin or within-400-miles sourcing and ready-to-eat processing, covering approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted IFB SN002-2027 in June 2026 for over 200 line items of fresh produce (multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items) across three school locations for the 2026–27 school year with firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The Bartow County School System in Georgia posted RFP 10-2026-019 in May 2026 seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with weighted scoring on cost (30%), seasonal variety (25%), fulfillment capability (20%), quality (15%), and customer support (10%), with contract term running July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and up to four one-year renewals. A Collier County parks concession solicitation (ITN 258360, posted October 2026, due March 2025) sought food services including fresh produce at North Collier Regional Park with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFP in August 2026 seeking qualified produce vendors for 2026–2027 delivery. Early County Board of Education posted an RFB in May 2026 for 300-plus food items including fresh fruits and vegetables under National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations.