UNSPSC 50311595: Organic worcester apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic worcester apples

UNSPSC 50311595 Organic worcester apples, a Commodity code, covers fresh organic apple varieties procured by state and local education and recreational agencies for food service and nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and county parks departments seeking organic produce for student meal programs, concession operations, and community food services. The work involves sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food safety and HACCP standards, with contracts typically specifying ripeness, size, temperature at delivery, fill-rate guarantees, and traceability documentation by farm of origin.

School districts dominate recent solicitation activity, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all issuing bids or RFPs for fresh produce in support of USDA National School Lunch and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Programs. County parks departments also participate—Collier County Board of County Commissioners recently issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park—as do healthcare coalitions like Marion Health Care Coalition. Recent opportunities span Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County), with contracts typically running one school or fiscal year with optional renewals. Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026) exemplifies current demand: approximately 5,900 servings weekly of ready-to-eat produce sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin state lines, with a $0.20 per pound preference discount applied to organic produce in price evaluation. Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce (bids due June 26, 2026) encompasses over 200 produce line items across multiple apple varieties and other fruits and vegetables for July 2026–June 2027 delivery to three school sites. Vendors typically face delivery windows (5:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Monday–Friday), temperature requirements (55 degrees Fahrenheit or above), minimum fill rates (98 percent), and E-Verify, HACCP plan, and liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million) requirements as standard conditions.