UNSPSC 50345428: Frozen limonera pears

The variety of pears known as limonera pears that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50345428 Frozen limonera pears (Commodity) describes specialty frozen fruit products, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little activity specific to this commodity alone—instead, frozen pears and other frozen produce appear as line items within much larger grocery and food service solicitations. State and local governments buying under related frozen-fruit categories are primarily school districts, state health and human services agencies, and correctional facilities procuring comprehensive food inventories for institutional meal service. School nutrition programs dominate the activity: districts across Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Connecticut, and Florida solicit fresh and frozen produce as part of broader food-service contracts supporting the National School Lunch Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). State health agencies—notably the Texas Health and Human Services Commission—bid supplemental food and consumable products for state hospitals and state supported living centers on a statewide basis. A smaller segment includes county corrections departments and child nutrition centers seeking specialty frozen items.

Representative recent opportunities illustrate the scope. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017660 on July 13, 2026 (bids due July 27, 2026) for FY27 groceries at Big Spring State Hospital, spanning 110 line items of proteins, prepared foods, dairy, pantry staples, and beverages with a historical baseline of $32,226.36 annually; award is based on best value rather than lowest price. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut) solicited grocery items under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026) covering over 1,100 line items with Buy American domestic-content requirements and strict nutrition compliance tied to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (posted February 4, 2026; due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited frozen fruit berries under ITB S2910000016590 (posted April 9, 2026; due April 23, 2026) for one truckload of 40,000 pounds of unsweetened IQF berries with historical pricing benchmarked at $0.89 per pound. School districts across Georgia, Missouri, Texas, Connecticut, and Florida—including Hancock County, Early County, Decatur, Fulton County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Henry County—regularly solicit produce on annual or multi-year contracts with firm pricing, Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, and delivery to multiple school sites. Geographic concentration is highest in Georgia (Hancock, Decatur, Bulloch, Savannah-Chatham, Henry, Douglas, Early counties), with secondary activity in Texas (state institutions), Florida (Hillsborough County), Missouri (Rockwood), Connecticut (Bridgeport), and California (Santa Clara County corrections). Contract values range widely: school district grocery contracts typically span $32,000 to $9 million annually depending on district size and scope, while state institutional procurement in Texas reaches $4.5 million over three years. Procurement offices universally require firm, fixed pricing for at least the initial contract period, compliance with federal nutrition and food safety standards, weekly or multiple-weekly deliveries Monday through Friday during school hours, liability insurance of $500,000 to $2 million, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall capability, and E-Verify or debarment certifications.