UNSPSC 50311635: Organic orangered apricots

The variety of organic apricots known as organic orangered apricots

UNSPSC 50311635 Organic orangered apricots is a Commodity code. State and local governments procuring under this code are buying fresh produce for school nutrition programs, though the recent opportunities block shows little direct sourcing of apricots specifically. Instead, school districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas are actively soliciting fresh produce broadly—including apples, bananas, berries, peppers, carrots, leafy greens, and other staples—through requests for bids and proposals. The Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Glynn County Board of Education, and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System are among the repeat institutional buyers. Most solicitations prioritize domestic sourcing under Buy American provisions, require HACCP plans and food safety certifications, and specify weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites. Pricing is typically evaluated against USDA market indices or index-plus-markup structures, with vendors competing on cost, product quality, delivery reliability, and insurance and compliance credentials. Set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, while sometimes mentioned in evaluation criteria (typically worth 5–10 points), are not mandatory restrictions; most solicitations remain open to all qualified vendors meeting experience and insurance thresholds.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia school districts, with secondary activity in Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa) and Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD). The Douglas County School System, acting through the GEC Buying Cooperative, manages a multi-district cooperative covering 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined (Area One at $4.4 million and Area Two at $1.1 million) for the 2026–2027 contract period. Madison Metropolitan School District issued back-to-back RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, contingent on federal grant funding approval). Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce across over 200 line items via IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026). The code shows robust institutional demand but appears misaligned with the apricot-specific commodity name; recent opportunities emphasize mixed-produce baskets and index-priced staples rather than single-variety stone fruits.