UNSPSC 50381964: Pink lady apple purees

The variety of apples known as pink lady apples which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50381964 Pink lady apple purees (Commodity) encompasses canned and processed apple products — applesauce, apple crisps, and dried fruit bars — that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, primarily school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. State and local buying entities soliciting under this code include independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Rockwood R-VI, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Liberty County Board of Education, Hancock County Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools), state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Chief Procurement Office), and county school systems (Douglas County School System, Muscogee County School District). Recent solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer category, with corrections and state health facilities representing secondary demand. The work involves supplying canned applesauce (smooth or chunky, sweetened or unsweetened, compliant with USDA 2011 commodity specifications), processed apple products including dried fruit bars and apple crisps as standalone items or bundled within broader grocery and fresh produce contracts. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (posted July 10, 2026, due July 31, 2026) for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem at $21.84 per case historical pricing; Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 (posted June 26, 2026, due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps delivered to central warehouse; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) bundling apple products within a broader food and consumables procurement for state supported living centers.

Activity concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest, with recent opportunities posted from Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, and Virginia. School districts drive volume through annual or multi-year contracts covering full school years (typically July 1 through June 30), often bundling applesauce and apple products within broader grocery, fresh produce, or commodity procurements rather than issuing standalone solicitations for pink lady or apple-specific items. Procurement methods are primarily IFB, RFP, and RFQ notices with sealed bid or electronic portal submission; most require firm fixed pricing for the contract term, FOB destination delivery, and compliance with Buy American provisions and USDA commodity standards. Response deadlines in recent posts range from 14 to 45 days. Bidders typically face insurance requirements ($1 million to $2 million general liability), federal compliance certifications (debarment, E-Verify, non-collusion affidavits), and HACCP or food safety documentation. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction — Oregon applies 5% state-goods and 5% resident-business preferences; Texas allows HUB subcontracting plan submission; Connecticut and Georgia reference MBE/CBE eligibility; and several school districts reference small-business opportunity programs. The code shows steady institutional demand with no standout incumbent vendors named across recent solicitations, indicating active competition and turnover.