UNSPSC 50341511: Frozen codlin apples

The variety of apples known as codlin apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50341511 Frozen codlin apples (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within state and local food service procurement, yet the recent solicitations tagged under this code show that state and local governments are actually buying broad frozen and fresh produce assortments—including frozen codlin apples where specified, but predominantly fresh produce, frozen mixed vegetables, berries, and complete grocery item portfolios for institutional food service. The actual procurement activity under the code spans state hospital systems, state supported living centers, school districts, county correction facilities, and child care organizations that collectively source food for institutional dining and nutrition programs. State institutions (Texas Health and Human Services Commission facilities, Oregon Department of Corrections) and K-12 school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Henry County Schools in Georgia, and others) dominate recent activity, with school districts particularly active across the country. The work solicited is rarely for frozen codlin apples alone; instead, issuing bodies use this code to tag multi-line-item grocery and produce procurement that includes apples among dozens of other items—suggesting the code may be applied as a catch-all for produce-heavy food service buys rather than as a precise single-commodity tag.

The geographic spread of recent activity spans Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Florida, California, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Oregon, with the densest cluster in Texas (multiple HHSC facilities and Head Start of Greater Dallas) and Georgia (multiple school districts). Recent representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017660 for FY27 groceries at Big Spring State Hospital (bids due July 27, 2026, with approximately $32,226 prior-year baseline), the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases' IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items for school food service (due June 30, 2026, with Buy American and nutrition standards), Head Start of Greater Dallas' IFB 26-GP for approximately 32,409 cases of frozen foods and produce under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (sealed bids due June 24, 2026, estimated value $969,460.94), and Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items including multiple apple varieties (due June 26, 2026). All solicitations mandate firm, fixed pricing; compliance with HACCP, food safety, and Buy American provisions where applicable; and delivery within specified windows to multiple school or institutional sites. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction—some solicit from all qualified vendors, while others encourage small business or minority-owned participation consistent with federal nutrition program requirements.