UNSPSC 50321644: Dried robada apricots

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

UNSPSC 50321644 Dried robada apricots, a Commodity-tier code, covers dried fruit procurement by state and local governments, though the recent opportunities block shows the code captures a broader range of dried and fresh produce than the nominal category name suggests. State and local school nutrition programs, state corrections departments, and municipal food service operations soliciting under this code are buying fresh produce, dried fruits, proteins, dairy, and pantry staples to supply cafeterias, distribution centers, and nutrition facilities. The recent opportunities reveal that issuing bodies tag multi-category food commodities procurement under single UNSPSC codes; the Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) and City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) solicited fresh produce across 200+ and 115+ line items respectively, while the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and State of Georgia pursued broader food supply contracts. School districts and state correctional agencies dominate the recent activity, with Buy American provisions mandating minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products and deliveries to specific institutional locations on firm-fixed pricing for contract terms typically running one year with optional renewals.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce (apples, berries, vegetables, specialty fruits) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites for the 2026–27 school year. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut issued IFB for 115 line items of eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and produce due June 26, 2026, with electronic submission through OpenGov Procurement and delivery to the Thomas E. Carroll Nutrition Center. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (on behalf of TDCJ) issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items spanning proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and condiments with an extended due date of May 4, 2026, and delivery to six TDCJ distribution points across Texas; contract runs through August 31, 2027 with two optional one-year renewals. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice also issued Bid No. IW236532 for whole, pitted, dried prunes (U.S. Grade B, 60–70 count, 1,400-box minimum) with a due date of February 20, 2026. All solicitations require USDA compliance, vendor references, and commercial general liability insurance; school contracts include MBE/CBE certification applicability in Bridgeport and HACCP plans in Hancock County.