UNSPSC 50315011: Organic california navel oranges

The variety of organic oranges known as organic california navel oranges

UNSPSC 50315011 Organic california navel oranges, a Commodity code, frames produce procurement for state and local food service operations, though the recent opportunities under this code span fresh fruit and vegetable procurement broadly rather than navel oranges specifically. State and local food-service buyers — school districts, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions — solicit fresh produce through RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITN notices to supply cafeterias, concession facilities, and meal programs. The work encompasses sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food safety, traceability, and quality standards; many jurisdictions now impose geographic sourcing requirements (typically 400 miles) and evaluate diverse-owned business status and local-vendor preferences as scoring criteria. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), state agencies (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with recent opportunities from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, specialty fruits) for the 2026-27 school year with bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas with weekly usage of 70-90 cases and an estimated annual contract value of $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026; and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, proposals due June 22, 2026, with evaluation weighted toward cost (30%), seasonal variety (25%), and delivery proficiency (20%). School districts typically require HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, and liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million); many impose Buy American provisions and allow multiple-vendor awards.