UNSPSC 50311545: Organic jonagold apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic jonagold apples

UNSPSC 50311545 Organic jonagold apples, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity currently being solicited under this code identifier. Recent opportunities tagged with this code describe fresh produce procurement—including petite bananas, apples of multiple varieties, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs—across school nutrition programs, but no solicitations specifically address organic jonagold apples. The mismatch suggests either inconsistent code assignment by issuing bodies or that organic jonagold apples represent a narrow subset of broader produce buys that are tagged at a higher-level UNSPSC category. School districts and regional buying cooperatives are the dominant issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include the Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items including multiple apple varieties (due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 procuring fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 school districts (due March 4, 2026, estimated annual value $5.5 million across both geographic areas).

School nutrition programs drive nearly all activity under this code, with contracts spanning the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Muscogee County, Glynn County, McAllen, Austin, Douglas County), county boards of education (Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Bartow County), and multi-district cooperatives (GEC). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, with secondary activity in Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin. Contracts universally require weekly or twice-weekly delivery to school sites between early morning hours (typically 5:00 to 7:00 a.m.) and early afternoon, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, Buy American compliance (minimum 51% domestic content for processed items), commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million), and compliance with debarment, E-Verify, and non-discrimination certifications. Many solicitations weight evaluation on cost (typically 30–50%), product quality and availability, vendor experience, and references. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 annually with renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms. Price redetermination provisions appear in multiple solicitations, limiting increases to documented market index changes after specified dates. No incumbent vendors are identified in the recent opportunities, signaling open competitive access.