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Fresh Sliced Apples Supply (Sweet and Tart Varieties)

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State & Local

Response Deadline07/30/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Catawba County Board of Education is seeking suppliers to provide pre-sliced sweet and tart apples in 2-ounce bags that meet USDA Grade No. 1 quality standards. The apples must be sulfite-free, properly code-dated, and have a minimum shelf life of seven days at the time of delivery. This subcontract opportunity is open for responses until July 30, 2026, with submissions due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The NAICS code for this procurement is 311423, which classifies it under fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing. While the exact delivery location and point of contact details are not specified, the procurement is managed under the North Carolina state agency framework and can be referenced through the provided online portal.

General Info

Suppliers must provide sulfite-free, USDA Grade No. 1 pre-sliced apples in 2-ounce bags with seven-day shelf life.

Agency

North Carolina → Catawba County Board of EducationView Agency

NAICS

311423 - Dried and Dehydrated Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

NC, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 30

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07/30/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Catawba County Board of Education

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North Carolina → Catawba County Board of Education

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Supply of pre-sliced sweet and tart apples in 2 oz bags meeting USDA Grade No. 1 standards, sulfite-free, code-dated, with minimum 7-day shelf life at delivery.

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