UNSPSC 50321626: Dried jumbo cot apricots

The variety of apricots known as jumbo cot apricots that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321626 Dried jumbo cot apricots is a Commodity code that state and local governments buy primarily as food-service inputs for school nutrition programs and institutional cafeterias. Recent solicitations show this code applied to school lunch procurement, corrections facility food service, and state-level food supply contracts. The work involves sourcing dried fruits meeting specific grade and packaging requirements—in the cited opportunities, whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, packed in sealed food-grade polybags within cardboard boxes with USDA grade certification. School districts and corrections departments are the primary issuing bodies; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice appears twice in recent postings. All contracts enforce Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural commodity content (typically 51 percent for processed products), USDA compliance, nutritional documentation, and proof of insurance. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans or equivalent food-safety certifications, complete E-Verify authorization, and provide product formulation statements and health inspection records.

Recent activity centers in Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning 200 line items due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites through June 30, 2027. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center via electronic submission, also due June 26, 2026, covering 115 line items with contract through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products RFQ due June 22, 2026 (details withheld in attached document). The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of TDCJ, issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products to six warehouse locations across five geographic areas, with 382 line items including dried fruits, due May 4, 2026 (extended via Addendum No. 2). TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole pitted dried prunes (U.S. Grade B, 60–70 count) for Corpus Christi delivery, 1,400 boxes minimum, with Amendment No. 1 setting final due date at February 20, 2026. Firm, all-inclusive fixed pricing applies across all contracts, with 30–45 day payment terms and delivery typically FOB Destination.