UNSPSC 50325848: Dried linda rosa plums

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

UNSPSC 50325848 Dried linda rosa plums, a Commodity code, covers dried stone fruits procured by state and local governments for food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs and institutional cafeterias. State and local buyers under this code source whole or pitted dried prunes and similar dried plum products meeting USDA grade specifications, typically in bulk quantities with firm packaging and case-count requirements. The work encompasses vendor compliance with food safety certifications (HACCP plans, USDA grade stamping, nutritional labeling), Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural content, and delivery to multiple institutional sites on FOB Destination terms with fixed all-inclusive pricing covering transportation and handling.

School districts and state corrections departments dominate the issuing-body mix. Recent activity includes the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Bid No. IW236532 for whole pitted dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, 60–70 count size, minimum 1,400 boxes for Corpus Christi delivery, due February 20, 2026), Hancock County Schools in Georgia (IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple dried and fresh fruit categories, response due June 26, 2026), and the State of Georgia Department of Public Procurement (PE55645NONST2026000000009 for food supplies, due June 22, 2026). Geographic activity centers on Texas and Georgia, with secondary representation in Connecticut through school nutrition procurement. Most solicitations are IFBs or competitive bids with sealed-bid award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value, and contract terms typically run one to two years with optional renewal periods. Vendors must provide USDA compliance documentation, state registration, proof of liability insurance, and pre-bid or written Q&A responses within tight timelines; several opportunities require acknowledgment of amendments and proactive contact with procurement offices to ensure receipt of addenda.