UNSPSC 50382018: Gold brite apricot purees

The variety of apricots known as gold brite apricots which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50382018 Gold brite apricot purees is a Commodity code that encompasses canned and processed fruit products—applesauce, pears, and other preserved fruits—procured by state corrections departments, school districts, and health and human services agencies for institutional food service operations. State and local buyers under this code span correctional facilities, school nutrition programs serving K-12 districts, state-supported living centers, and state hospital systems. Geographic activity is concentrated in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Connecticut, Illinois, and Missouri, with Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission appearing as repeat buyers. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, requesting 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (approximately 40,000 pounds per truck load, five loads total) for delivery to its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with bids due July 31, 2026; the scope accepts sweetened or unsweetened, smooth or chunky applesauce meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications, packed in juice, water, or light syrup, with minimum one-year shelf life and FOB destination pricing at approximately $21.84 per case based on the prior award to Robbins Sales in June 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, requesting food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a due date of July 13, 2026; the prior contract period (September 2025 through August 2026) carried a historical value of $1.5 million, with initial contract terms running September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and renewal options available through August 31, 2028.

Recent solicitations show heavy emphasis on procurement volume, compliance with USDA commodity standards and Buy American provisions, firm fixed pricing structures, and FOB destination delivery terms with all transportation prepaid by contractors. Bidders routinely face insurance requirements ranging from $1 million to $2 million in general commercial liability, compliance with federal food and safety standards, and performance guarantees tied to shelf life, temperature control, and delivery schedules. State and local buyers increasingly demand detailed product specifications, nutritional analyses, health inspection records, and HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility. Evaluation criteria across opportunities prioritize specification compliance, vendor performance history verified through state tracking systems, and lowest responsive pricing; awards frequently go to single or multiple vendors depending on line-item economics and district preference. The code shows consistent year-round activity with school districts and institutional purchasers conducting annual or multi-year procurements tied to fiscal-year budgets beginning July 1, creating recurring bid cycles in spring and early summer.