UNSPSC 50367030: Canned or jarred roselle

The type of fruit known as roselle that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50367030 Canned or jarred roselle (Commodity) captures the narrow slice of canned and jarred fruit products that state and local agencies actually purchase for institutional food service, though the recent opportunities block shows little direct activity under this specific code — instead, state and local procurement offices are buying canned applesauce, fresh produce, dried fruit items, and broad commodity food baskets under related codes. The work being solicited involves canned fruit products meeting USDA commodity specifications, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, with firm shelf-life and temperature requirements for storage and delivery to institutional kitchens, cafeterias, warehouses, and distribution centers. Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office), school districts (Austin ISD, Hancock County Board of Education, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System), city agencies (City of Bridgeport), and special-purpose buying cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative). School nutrition programs and corrections facilities are the standout repeat buyers; the recent opportunities block names Oregon DOC twice for canned applesauce procurements in a six-month span.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas, Florida, Connecticut) and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with secondary activity in the Midwest (Missouri, Illinois) and Mid-Atlantic (Virginia). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (Fruit Applesauce, due July 31, 2026, seeking 4,760 cases at historical pricing near $21.84 per case with a 10% combined preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered vendors), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 (Food and Consumable Products for El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million and contract terms through August 31, 2028), and Dallas Independent School District RFP JC250079 (Various Food Products for Food and Child Nutrition Services, due April 2, 2026, with contract period May 29, 2026 through May 28, 2027 and two renewal options). Bidders compete on unit cost, compliance with USDA and FDA standards, delivery performance, insurance (typically $1 million to $2 million general liability), and often state-level preferences such as local-vendor or domestic-content set-asides. No protests are permitted in some Oregon procurements; all contracts require firm fixed pricing for the initial term, with midterm adjustments only when manufacturers raise prices by 5% or greater or in limited circumstances tied to consumer price indices.