UNSPSC 50321574: Dried red rome apples

The variety of apples known as red rome apples that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321574 Dried red rome apples, a Commodity code, covers whole, dried apple products supplied to K–12 school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and other institutional food service operations. State and local governments buy dried apples primarily as shelf-stable components of school breakfast and lunch menus, often as standalone servings or incorporated into prepared snack items. The code sees solicitation activity across school districts (elementary through high school nutrition programs) and state corrections departments; school nutrition procurement dominates recent activity. Issuing bodies span multiple states and include county school boards, independent school districts, and state-level correctional or food-service operations. The work involves supplying USDA-compliant products in specified case counts and portion sizes, often with firm pricing for twelve-month contract periods and strict delivery schedules to multiple school sites or institutional locations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional documented solicitations from Texas (state corrections), California (county detention), Connecticut (city board of education), and Virginia (county school district). Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties with delivery to three school locations and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) soliciting grocery items for the 2026–27 school year via electronic submission through NUTRIKIDS, bids due April 29, 2026; Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing an IFB for food products with approximately 400 line items and delivery to 13 school sites, sealed bids due April 29, 2026; and the County of Santa Clara (California) requesting dried fruits and nuts for the Department of Correction via ITB-PRC-FY26-0617, bids due February 5, 2026. Buy American compliance (domestic content of at least 51 percent for processed products) and HACCP or food safety certifications appear standard across school nutrition solicitations.