UNSPSC 50331902: Dried organic red bearberries

The variety of organic bearberries known as organic red bearberries that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50331902 Dried organic red bearberries is a Commodity code covering dried berry products procured by state and local governments, primarily school districts and correctional facilities for food service operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local buyers under this code are actually purchasing a broad range of dried and fresh produce items — not exclusively dried organic red bearberries — as part of larger food-supply contracts. The Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB for the 2026-27 school year, for example, itemizes over 200 line items spanning apples, berries (including blackberry, pineberry, raspberry, and strawberry), cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut and the State of Georgia have also posted recent food and produce commodity bids. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Hancock County Schools, Bridgeport Board of Education), state agencies (Georgia, Texas), and correctional systems (Texas Department of Criminal Justice). Vendors must meet Buy American requirements mandating a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products, provide HACCP plans or equivalent food-safety documentation, maintain health inspection records, and carry commercial general liability insurance.

Geographic activity spans Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas based on recent postings. The Hancock County Schools fresh produce IFB, due June 26, 2026, calls for delivery to three school locations in Sparta, Georgia and requires firm pricing for the full contract year (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with all packing and transportation included. Bridgeport's commodities IFB, also due June 26, 2026, covers 115 line items for the Board of Education Nutrition Center in Connecticut and runs through June 30, 2027 under firm-fixed pricing. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB No. 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas, with an extended response date of May 4, 2026, covering approximately 382 line items with FOB Destination delivery to six TDCJ distribution points and a contract term through August 31, 2027 plus two optional one-year renewals. The Georgia statewide food-supplies solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) was due June 22, 2026. Award decisions are typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with school districts reserving the right to split awards among multiple vendors based on best value and delivery performance.