UNSPSC 50311525: Organic fuji apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic fuji apples

UNSPSC 50311525 Organic fuji apples is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh apples for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and produce distribution networks. Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant issuing body, supplemented by county parks, healthcare coalitions, and education-focused purchasing. The work involves supplying produce meeting specified ripeness, size, quality, temperature, and food-safety standards—typically delivered fresh, in case quantities, to designated facilities on established schedules. Vendors must comply with HACCP plans, product traceability documentation, delivery timelines, and liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Geographic sourcing preferences vary; some procurements favor local vendors within 400 miles or specific state boundaries, while others apply modest price premiums for organic or locally grown alternatives. Diverse-owned business certifications and local-vendor preference programs appear across solicitations, with evaluation weighting cost heavily (typically 40 percent) alongside vendor qualifications, compliance capability, and references.

Recent activity spans multiple states with notable concentration in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, September 2026–June 2027, estimated value $78,000, ITB format, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 weekly servings, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin state lines, contract September–November 2026 with renewal options, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB SN002-2027 covering over 200 fresh-produce line items including Fuji apples, with bids due June 26, 2026, and contract term July 2026–June 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 (deadline June 22, 2026, contract July 2026–June 2027 plus four renewal options). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) bid food products including fruits and vegetables for July 2026–June 2027. The State of Georgia posted a broad food-supplies bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attached document. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce vendors with proposals due August 21, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025 (a past date indicating a data inconsistency in the source).