UNSPSC 50325036: Dried roble oranges

The variety of oranges known as roble oranges that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325036 Dried roble oranges is a Commodity code that reflects school nutrition departments', state correctional systems', and other public institutions' procurement of fresh and processed produce for meal service. Recent opportunities under this code show state and local education and corrections agencies soliciting across broad fresh-produce categories — including fresh citrus, berries, root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, melons, and specialty fruits — alongside dried and processed fruit items. Issuing bodies span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), state departments (Georgia Department of Education nutrition procurement, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and specialized procurement offices (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division acting on behalf of TDCJ). School nutrition departments dominate the recent activity, with multiple districts and states running annual or multi-year produce and commodity solicitations tied to school lunch program funding cycles.

Recent opportunities concentrate in the Southeast and Southwest. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, requiring delivery to three school sites and 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities (including produce) for the Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center by electronic submission through OpenGov, due June 26, 2026, with MBE/CBE certification applicable under local ordinance. The State of Georgia requested bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, on behalf of TDCJ, issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic distribution areas, with response extended to May 4, 2026; TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 for dried prunes (60-70 count, U.S. Grade B, minimum 1,400 boxes) with bid opening on February 20, 2026. All solicitations incorporate Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content for processed products, HACCP or USDA compliance documentation, and firm fixed pricing through multi-year contract terms.