UNSPSC 50561510: Non GMO charles ross apple purees

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO charles ross apples which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50561510 Non GMO charles ross apple purees (Commodity) encompasses canned and processed apple products — applesauce, apple crisps, and dried apple bars — that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, including corrections facilities, school nutrition programs, and state health agencies. Recent solicitations show Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin Independent School District, Illinois Department of Human Services, and various state and county school boards sourcing canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, and fresh or processed apple products under ITBs, RFPs, and IFBs. The work involves delivery of shelf-stable or refrigerated products in bulk or portion-controlled formats, compliance with USDA commodity specifications and FDA/USDA food safety standards, and FOB destination pricing with all transportation prepaid. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, school districts of varying sizes, and county boards of education; school nutrition procurement dominates the recent activity, with multiple Georgia county and independent school districts and Texas districts actively soliciting.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, with multiple county school systems) and Southwest (Texas, Oregon). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case and a 10 percent combined preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered vendors), and Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026). Other significant activity includes Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products including apple products to the El Paso State Supported Living Center (historical annual value $1.5 million, due July 13, 2026), and multiple Georgia school district procurements spanning fresh produce, grocery items, and specialized food products under which apple varieties and related items appear as line items. Pricing in recent corrective and institutional procurements remains firm for contract term, with volume-based purchasing and quarterly or annual renewal options common. Bidders must maintain general commercial liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million per occurrence), comply with Buy American Act requirements where applicable, and deliver within specified timeframes (typically 45–60 days from order in correctional contexts, weekly in school settings).