UNSPSC 50362506: Canned or jarred black schmidt cherries

The variety of cherries known as black schmidt cherries that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50362506 Canned or jarred black schmidt cherries (Commodity) describes shelf-stable canned fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for food service operations in corrections, health and human services, schools, and senior services. Recent solicitations show procurement offices buying canned and jarred fruit—and related shelf-stable food items—as components of broader food supply contracts rather than as standalone line items. The Georgia senior services procurement (Gwinnett County, IWQ 140229, IFB, October 19, 2026) sought approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable foods including canned proteins and vegetables for the Department of Community Services; the Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases in July 2026, 1,904 cases in June 2026) delivered to Salem's central distribution center. The issuing bodies span state corrections and health departments, county schools and senior services, municipal boards of education, and state-supported living centers. Texas HHS Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois (state veterans home), Georgia (state and county), Connecticut (municipal schools), and other jurisdictions are active buyers; repeat buyers include the Oregon Department of Corrections and Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy, which issued multiple quarterly food orders in 2026.

Geographic activity is concentrated in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas), Pacific Northwest (Oregon), and Midwest (Illinois), with additional activity in Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITB S2910000017453 (canned applesauce, approximately 4,760 cases, bids due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case awarded to Robbins Sales and a 10% possible Oregon-goods preference), Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0016792v2 for supplemental food and consumables statewide including canned fruit (bid deadline March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years), and Gwinnett County's informal written quote request for food items including canned goods for senior services (due October 19, 2026). Delivery is universally FOB Destination, prepaid by contractor; contracts typically run one year with renewal options; pricing is firm-fixed with adjustments permitted only at renewal or upon documented market changes; and awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or on best-value criteria. Vendors commonly must hold $1 million general liability insurance and comply with USDA grade standards, Buy American requirements in school foodservice, and state prevailing wage or prompt payment rules where applicable.