UNSPSC 50326225: Dried west indian raspberry

The variety of raspberries known as west indian raspberry that has been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50326225 Dried west indian raspberry is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh and processed produce for food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show that the code captures fresh produce sourcing across diverse categories—apples, berries including raspberries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty fruits—as well as dried and preserved fruit items. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and state agencies responsible for institutional food service: school nutrition programs at the district level (Hancock County Schools in Georgia, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut) and state-level procurement for correctional facilities and other institutional kitchens. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the State of Georgia both issue solicitations under this code, indicating state-level repeat activity in food procurement for detention and correctional facilities.

Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas. Recent opportunities include Hancock County Schools (Georgia) soliciting fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB #SN002-2027 with a June 26, 2026 response deadline, the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) Department of Public Purchases requesting commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center with electronic submissions due June 26, 2026, the State of Georgia issuing an IFB for food supplies and kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 deadline, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice procuring cafeteria food products across five geographic areas via IFB No. 304T-26-300CF with a May 4, 2026 deadline extended from April 21. All school-level solicitations enforce Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content in processed products, and several require HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, and compliance with USDA standards. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with school districts reserving the right to split awards across multiple vendors.