UNSPSC 50385520: Kona orange purees

The variety of oranges known as kona oranges which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50385520 Kona orange purees is a Commodity code that captures shelf-stable and fresh fruit products, including canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and fresh produce across multiple categories (citrus, berries, specialty fruits). State and local governments procure these items primarily for food service operations: school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, senior services, and board of education nutrition centers. The issuing bodies span school districts (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of TDCJ), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Hancock County Board of Education), and municipal departments (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases). Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic agricultural content, USDA commodity specifications, food safety standards, and delivery schedules tied to institutional meal cycles. Award criteria typically favor lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value based on price, vendor performance history, and specification compliance.

Recent activity spans multiple states with concentration in the Southeast and West. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two separate ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (S2910000016975 in May 2026 and S2910000017453 in July 2026), each covering approximately 1,900–4,760 cases with historical pricing around $21.83–$21.84 per case. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, and sauces (due October 19, 2026 under IWQ 140229). The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office issued multiple quarterly food-order solicitations for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (brand-specific and brand-or-equal formats, due August 24 and June 17, 2026). Texas entities posted significant procurements: HHSC requested supplemental food and consumables for state hospitals and supported living centers (estimated maximum value $4.5 million over three years, bid deadline March 19, 2026), and the Texas Comptroller issued an IFB for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products for TDCJ distribution across five geographic areas (response deadline May 4, 2026 with contract value undisclosed). Austin Independent School District sought dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school food service (RFP 27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). The City of Bridgeport Board of Education Nutrition Center requested bids on 115 commodity line items including eggs, poultry, dairy, and fruit and vegetable products (bid deadline June 26, 2026, contract term through June 30, 2027). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year (sealed bid due June 26, 2026).