UNSPSC 50311700: Organic bananas

The type of organic fruit known as organic bananas

UNSPSC 50311700 Organic bananas is a Class code covering fresh banana procurement for institutional food service and school nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code purchase fresh produce — specifically bananas in various ripeness stages and case configurations — for cafeteria operations, concession facilities at parks and recreation centers, and USDA school lunch programs. The solicitations show a mix of issuing bodies: independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County), and other institutional nutrition programs (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate recent activity, with multiple districts issuing competitive bids for fresh fruit procurement as part of broader school nutrition supply chains. The scope of work ranges from single-item banana procurement (Madison Metropolitan's 70–90 weekly cases of petite bananas at specific ripeness stages and case pack sizes) to bananas as one line item within larger fresh-produce portfolios. Vendors must meet food-safety compliance including HACCP plans, insurance requirements typically ranging from $500,000 to $1 million general liability, delivery schedules tied to school operating hours, temperature controls (bananas delivered at 55 degrees Fahrenheit or above in one district), and quality guarantees such as 98 percent fill rates and same-price substitutions within 24 hours on rejection.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $78,000 running September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and evaluation weighted 40 percent on cost, 20 percent on service capability, and 15 percent on vendor qualifications. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026, requesting fresh produce across 200+ line items with delivery to three school locations and contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) released RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (sourced within 400 miles) with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh fruit with bids due June 8, 2026 for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 period. Collier County (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, including concession food and beverage, with 10 evaluation points awarded for local-vendor preference. Geographic preference and Buy American provisions appear in several solicitations; school districts emphasize USDA compliance, nutritional standards (whole grains, low sodium, no added sugars), and domestic sourcing where applicable.