UNSPSC 50381919: Duchess apple purees

The variety of apples known as duchess apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381919 Duchess apple purees, a Commodity code, covers canned and processed apple products—applesauce, apple crisps, and related preparations—that state and local governments purchase for institutional food service, primarily school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies spanning state corrections departments, school districts of varying sizes, state health and human services agencies, and county school boards, with school districts representing the dominant buyer segment. Work solicited under the code ranges from bulk canned applesauce in institutional cases to dried fruit bars and apple crisps for K-12 food service and supplemental fruit products for state-supported living centers and hospitals.

Geographic activity concentrates in the South and West, with recent opportunities posted by the Oregon Department of Corrections (ITB S2910000017453, canned applesauce, 4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026), Austin Independent School District (RFP 27RFP004, dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026), and multiple Georgia school districts including Hancock County Board of Education (IFB SN002-2027, fresh produce including apple varieties, due June 26, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB for food products including apples, due April 29, 2026), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34, fresh produce with 21,125 cases of Fuji apples estimated annually, due April 23, 2026). The Douglas County School System cooperative procurement (RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative, covering 30 Georgia school districts with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending on fresh produce including apples and eggs, due March 4, 2026) signals meaningful volume aggregation in the school nutrition segment. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (IFB HHS0016792 and HHS0017449) and Illinois Chief Procurement Office also post regularly for supplemental food products under state contracting terms. Most opportunities carry firm-fixed pricing with FOB destination delivery; Buy American provisions apply across school district procurements; and evaluation favors lowest responsive and responsible bidding. School districts typically require three years' minimum vendor experience, $1 million commercial general liability insurance, and USDA/FDA compliance; state agencies add prevailing wage, E-Verify, and debarment certifications.