UNSPSC 50362005: Canned or jarred chester blackberries

The variety of blackberries known as chester blackberries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50362005 Canned or jarred chester blackberries, a Commodity code, does not match the work state and local governments are actually procuring under this code. Recent solicitations tagged with 50362005 overwhelmingly solicit general food supply and grocery products—canned applesauce, fresh produce, dried fruit bars, fresh eggs, and mixed food service items—not blackberries or berry-specific products. The code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity show significant mismatch, indicating limited relevant recent activity under this specific Commodity designation.

School districts, state agencies, county departments, and municipal food service operations drive most activity in this broader food supply space. Issuing bodies include the Oregon Department of Corrections, Austin Independent School District, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Hancock County Board of Education, City of Bridgeport, and multiple Georgia school systems. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Missouri, Illinois, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned applesauce ITB (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026), Austin Independent School District's dried fruit bars and apple crisps RFP (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative (PE64810NONST2026000000047, due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two). Procurement methods span ITB, RFP, and IFB notices; evaluations typically prioritize lowest responsive bid, compliance with specifications, Buy American Act requirements where applicable, and vendor performance history. Insurance minimums cluster around $1 million general liability per occurrence.