UNSPSC 50321600: Dried apricots

The oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321600 Dried apricots is a Class code covering dried fruit products procured by state and local school districts and correctional facilities for cafeteria and nutrition programs. The recent opportunities show school nutrition centers and state agencies buying dried apricots and related dried fruits (prunes, for example) as bulk staple items for meal preparation and student nutrition. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia and Texas), and state correctional systems (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). School districts dominate the recent activity, with nutrition purchasing officers sourcing these items as part of broader fresh and processed produce procurement for meal service. Most opportunities require Buy American compliance with a minimum of 51 percent domestic content for processed products, HACCP and traceability documentation, and firm fixed pricing through the contract term. Delivery typically goes to designated school or institutional nutrition centers on FOB Destination or prepaid freight terms, with payment within 30 to 45 days of receipt and inspection.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products (due May 4, 2026) covering approximately 382 line items including dried fruits and prunes across five geographic distribution areas, and separately bid No. IW236532 for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, 60–70 count size, with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for delivery to Corpus Christi (amended due date February 20, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027 (bid opening June 29, 2026 at the Hancock County Board of Education office), and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases bid commodities including fruit and vegetable products for the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center (electronic submissions due June 26, 2026 through the OpenGov Procurement Portal). The State of Georgia also posted a general food supplies and kitchen products solicitation (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attached document. All recent opportunities require vendor compliance certifications, insurance coverage, and traceability records suitable for school lunch programs operating under federal nutrition standards.