UNSPSC 50323609: Dried centurian grapes

The variety of wine grapes known as centurian grapes that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50323609 Dried centurian grapes, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of dried fruit products for institutional food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. The recent solicitations show that issuing bodies under this code span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state agencies (State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and municipalities (City of Bridgeport). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with dried and fresh produce typically bundled into larger food-service RFPs and IFBs that also include proteins, dairy, and pantry staples. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content apply across most school nutrition solicitations, and MBE/CBE certifications are required in some jurisdictions. Vendors must provide HACCP plans, USDA compliance documentation, nutritional analyses, and comprehensive insurance coverage ($1 million commercial general liability is common for school-district work). Delivery requirements are firm—destination freight prepaid, specific packaging (pallets, sealed containers), and adherence to scheduled nutrition-center hours—with pricing held firm for the full contract term unless major market changes occur with Board approval.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Texas, with recent opportunities posted in Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026) with delivery to three school sites; the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut posted a commodities IFB for 115 line items due June 26, 2026 through the OpenGov e-procurement portal; and the State of Georgia released a food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued a large IFB for cafeteria food products with 382 line items across multiple warehouses (response deadline extended to May 4, 2026), and previously solicited whole pitted dried prunes in 60–70 count size, 25-pound boxes, meeting U.S. Grade B standards (bid number IW236532). Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though school districts reserve the right to award to single or multiple vendors and adjust quantities or terminate for unsatisfactory performance.