UNSPSC 50325831: Dried friar plums

The variety of plums known as friar plums that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50325831 Dried friar plums (Commodity) covers dried plum products that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition programs and correctional facility food services. Recent solicitations show purchasing of whole, pitted dried prunes in bulk quantities with specific USDA grade certifications, packed in food-grade materials and delivered to central distribution points or individual school locations. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and state agencies operating food-service operations — Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, the City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, the State of Georgia, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. School districts soliciting under this code require compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products) and HACCP food safety plans; correctional facilities impose similar USDA grading and certification mandates alongside firm fixed pricing for multi-year contract terms.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas based on recent bids. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products (closing May 4, 2026) and a separate Bid No. IW236532 specifically for whole, pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, 60–70 count size, with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for delivery to the Corpus location (amended due date February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM). Hancock County Board of Education posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce including dried fruits for the 2026–27 school year (due June 26, 2026), and the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities including fruit products for the Board of Education Nutrition Center (due June 26, 2026 via OpenGov Procurement Portal). The State of Georgia similarly posted solicitations for food and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in attached documentation. Contract terms typically run twelve months through June 30, 2027, with pricing firm fixed for the duration and delivery on FOB Destination or prepaid freight terms.