UNSPSC 50316205: Organic delicious raspberry

The variety of organic raspberries known as organic delicious raspberry

UNSPSC 50316205 Organic delicious raspberry, a Commodity code, covers fresh raspberries and related berry sourcing for school meal programs, park food services, and healthcare facility operations. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily school districts seeking produce for the National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program initiatives, along with county parks departments and healthcare coalitions operating food service operations. The work involves vendor qualification, delivery scheduling to multiple sites, compliance with food-safety and traceability standards, and adherence to Buy American provisions where applicable. Evaluation criteria typically weight cost at 40–50 percent, vendor qualifications and references at 15–25 percent, product quality and compliance at 15–20 percent, and geographic sourcing or diversity status at 5–15 percent. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000 to $1 million in general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify requirements, and often provide recall procedures and farm-of-origin traceability documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Snacks, due July 29, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 ready-to-eat servings; the District applies a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic produce. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 (fresh produce for 2026-27, due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 line items including raspberries, with delivery to three school locations and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 (Local Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, due June 22, 2026) requiring vendors to source from local farms within 400 miles with seasonal variety and flexible ordering accommodating 1–2 week lead times. Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ food items with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposal request (due August 21, 2026) for qualified vendors to provide fresh fruits and vegetables during the 2026-2027 contract period.