UNSPSC 50327005: Dried bitter oranges

The type of fruit known as bitter oranges that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50327005 Dried bitter oranges is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh and dried produce for institutional food service, particularly school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show that while the code nominally covers dried bitter oranges specifically, state and local buyers are actually purchasing broad fresh produce baskets—including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, and tomatoes—alongside dried fruits such as prunes. School districts dominate the recent activity, with issuing bodies including county boards of education and city departments of public instruction, as well as state correctional departments. Solicitations require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed products), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, E-Verify authorization, and comprehensive vendor certifications. Pricing must be firm fixed for the contract period with all transportation charges included; payment terms typically run 30 to 45 days after receipt of properly invoiced and inspected goods.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school sites and a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Department of Public Purchases solicited commodities including fruit and vegetable products under IFB BNB053266, also due June 26, 2026, with delivery to the Thomas E. Carroll Nutrition Center. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, procured through the Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products spanning approximately 382 line items with a response deadline of May 4, 2026. TDCJ also issued Bid No. IW236532 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. The State of Georgia solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 for food supplies and kitchen products due June 22, 2026, provides limited scope detail in public notices.