UNSPSC 50375405: Canned or jarred organic best ever pears

The variety of organic pears known as organic best ever pears that have been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50375405 Canned or jarred organic best ever pears, a Commodity code, encompasses shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products that state and local governments procure for food service operations including school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, veterans homes, and county social services. The recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and broader fresh and processed produce line items as part of institutional meal programs rather than strictly organic pear products; the code's nominal scope diverges from what is actually being solicited. Issuing bodies include state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), municipal school districts (Austin Independent School District, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and state social services departments. The work involves competitive bidding for food commodities delivered on firm, fixed pricing to institutional warehouses or distribution centers, with vendors expected to meet USDA grade and food safety standards, carry liability insurance, and comply with Buy American and prevailing wage requirements where applicable.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut, with recent opportunities spanning multiple states. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (including canned proteins and vegetables) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center with proposals due July 13, 2026 and a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million. State of Illinois has issued multiple quarterly food procurement RFQs for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (brand-specific and brand-or-equal formats). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas represents one of the largest solicitations, with approximately 382 line items and a May 4, 2026 response deadline (extended via addendum). All contracts include firm, fixed pricing with delivery on FOB Destination terms, standard performance periods of one to three years with optional renewals, and evaluation weighted toward compliance with specifications, price competitiveness, vendor performance history, and delivery reliability.