UNSPSC 50321802: Dried chenault barberries

The variety of barberries known as chenault barberries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50321802 Dried chenault barberries (Commodity) covers dried fruit products purchased by school districts and state agencies for institutional food service, though recent solicitations tagged with this code show minimal activity for the specific product and instead reflect broad commodity procurement for cafeteria operations. State and local buyers under this code range from school nutrition programs (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education) to state departments and correctional facilities (State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), with school districts representing the dominant buyer category. The work involves sourcing seasonal and specialty dried fruits and vegetables for large-scale meal preparation, with quantities specified in cases or boxes, firm pricing locked for contract terms typically running twelve months, and delivery required to multiple institutional sites on FOB destination or freight-prepaid terms.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Texas, and Connecticut. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) posted an IFB on June 10, 2026, with a June 26 response deadline for fresh produce across 200+ line items for the 2026–27 school year, though the opportunity emphasizes fresh rather than dried products. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) posted an IFB on June 2, 2026, due June 26, 2026, for 115 commodity line items including eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and fruit and vegetable products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center. The State of Georgia posted a solicitation on May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026, for food supplies and other kitchen products with detailed specifications in attached documentation. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026 (extended from April 21), covering approximately 382 food line items across proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and produce for five geographic warehouse areas. All major opportunities require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), firm fixed pricing, USDA grade certification, and comprehensive vendor compliance documentation including HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and commercial general liability insurance.