UNSPSC 50561588: Non GMO twenty ounce apple purees

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO twenty ounce apples which have been pureed

UNSPSC 50561588 Non-GMO twenty-ounce apple purees, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable apple products — typically canned or packaged applesauce in specified volumes — that state and local governments buy for food service operations including schools, correctional facilities, senior centers, and residential care campuses. The issuing-body mix spans county boards of education, state departments (corrections, health and human services), independent school districts, and municipal boards of education. Recent opportunities show school nutrition programs as the primary buyers, with secondary demand from state institutions serving populations in custody and long-term care settings. Scope typically specifies USDA commodity compliance, approved brands or equivalents, shelf-life minimums (often one year), and packed-in-juice or light-syrup formulations; unsweetened and sweetened varieties both appear in recent bids. Delivery terms are consistently FOB Destination with prepaid freight, and quantities range from roughly 1,900 to 4,760 cases per contract. Award criteria favor lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value based on unit-price calculation.

Georgia (Hancock County Schools IFB for fresh produce; Gwinnett County informal quote for shelf-stable food items), Oregon (Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 and S2910000016975 for canned applesauce, both posted in May–July 2026), Texas (HHSC procurement for food and consumables, TDCJ cafeteria food products), Illinois (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy quarterly weekly food orders), and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education commodities) show the most recent activity. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted at least two separate applesauce bids within the past five months, with historical pricing around $21.83–$21.84 per case and prior awards to vendors including Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner. A representative contract is Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026, for approximately 1,904 cases of canned applesauce with USDA 2011 compliance, first delivery within 45 days, and a combined 10 percent Oregon-preference scoring adjustment available to in-state bidders. Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0016792v2 for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (posted May 19, 2026, due March 19, 2026) represents a larger institutional food-service opportunity with an estimated three-year contract value of $4.5 million and 210 line items including fresh, frozen, and dried fruit products; the recent Gwinnett County IFB 140229 (due October 19, 2026) purchased approximately 1,062 cases of 35 food items including proteins, grains, and prepared sauces for senior services delivery.