UNSPSC 50387534: Sorb berry purees

The variety of fruit known as sorb berries which have been pureed.

UNSPSC 50387534 Sorb berry purees is a Commodity code that encompasses canned and preserved fruit products state and local governments procure for institutional food service, though recent opportunities show the code is applied to a broader range of fruit preparations than sorb berries alone, including applesauce, dried fruit bars, and fresh produce for school nutrition and corrections facilities. School districts dominate recent solicitation activity, supplemented by state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, and smaller school systems across multiple states. The scope of work spans canned applesauce, dried fruit products, fresh produce delivery for cafeteria service, and broader food supply contracts that include fruit items alongside proteins, grains, and consumables—all delivered to institutional kitchens and distribution centers on firm-fixed pricing with Buy American compliance required where applicable. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas HHSC, State of Illinois CPO), county and independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County, Liberty County, Hancock County, Rockwood R-VI, Fairfax County), and municipal agencies (City of Bridgeport).

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (HHSC, TDCJ, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD), Georgia (multiple school districts including Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham, Liberty County, Hancock County, Muscogee County), and secondary activity in Oregon (ODOC), Connecticut (Bridgeport), Illinois (State CPO), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Virginia (Fairfax County). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with a July 31, 2026 deadline under OregonBuys ($21.84 per case historical pricing, 5% Oregon preference stacked); Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026 for warehouse delivery; the Texas HHSC IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables supporting the El Paso State Supported Living Center (approximately $1.5 million prior-period value) with proposals due July 13, 2026; and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 covering over 200 fresh produce line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and Buy American domestic-content requirements. School nutrition contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 annually, specify firm-fixed pricing with limited midterm adjustments tied to manufacturer price increases, require Buy American or domestic-content compliance at 51 percent minimum for processed items, and mandate $1 million to $2 million commercial general liability insurance with the buying entity as additional insured.