UNSPSC 50351600: Frozen organic apricots

The oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351600 Frozen organic apricots is a Class code that covers shelf-stable and frozen fruit products purchased by state and local governments primarily for school nutrition programs and community services. Recent solicitations reveal the code encompasses broader frozen and fresh produce categories beyond the singular product name — state and local buyers source frozen fruits, fresh produce, and related food commodities as part of comprehensive food-service contracts supporting National School Lunch Programs, school breakfast programs, and senior services. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, city school districts, county purchasing departments, county boards of commissioners managing senior services, and state-level procurement offices. School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple Georgia counties (Hancock County, Early County) and Connecticut municipalities (City of Bridgeport) all soliciting produce and food items in the past six months.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and a contract period running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education solicited approximately 300+ food items including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products due June 8, 2026, with firm pricing for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract year and options to extend. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, vegetables) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited over 1,100 line items of grocery and fresh items for the Bridgeport Board of Education with electronic bids due June 30, 2026, subject to Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content and compliance with USDA nutrition standards. All school district contracts emphasize firm pricing with no separate fuel surcharges, Buy American compliance where applicable, HACCP plans, and delivery within tight timeframes.