UNSPSC 50351551: Frozen organic law rome apples

The variety of organic apples known as organic law rome apples that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50351551 Frozen organic law rome apples, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable and fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, school nutrition programs, and senior services. Recent solicitations under this code show that issuing bodies are acquiring dried, canned, and fresh produce in bulk quantities—including shelf-stable items such as canned vegetables, fruits, and proteins alongside fresh produce such as apples, berries, leafy greens, and root vegetables. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, and Early County Board of Education each posting major produce and food-service bids in the past six months; county and state purchasing offices also solicit regularly, as evidenced by Gwinnett County's informal quote request and the State of Georgia's food supplies bid. The work encompasses National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, Buy American domestic-sourcing requirements (typically 51% domestic agricultural content for processed items), nutritional standards such as the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, whole-grain specifications, and HACCP food-safety plans. Vendors must deliver to school central warehouses and satellite sites, often on strict schedules (Monday through Friday, 48-hour or 24-hour emergency turnaround), accept electronic ordering systems such as LINQ School Solutions, and maintain product rotation and cold-chain management where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, and specialty produce) with bids due June 26, 2026 for the 2026–27 school year. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited grocery items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department via electronic bid through OpenGov, with over 1,100 line items and a June 30, 2026 deadline. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote request (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, and soups for senior services, due October 19, 2026. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items plus 60 non-food products, with a June 8, 2026 deadline. Bid awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; school districts reserve the right to split awards across multiple vendors and extend contracts for up to one additional year. Payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 45 days, and vendor insurance requirements (typically $500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence) are standard.