UNSPSC 50353402: Frozen organic almeria grapes

The variety of organic table grapes known as organic almeria grapes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50353402 Frozen organic almeria grapes is a Commodity code representing fresh and frozen produce items that state and local school districts procure as part of school meal programs. Recent activity shows school districts buying broadly across fresh produce, frozen foods, and grocery staples to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, though the specific frozen organic almeria grape line item does not appear in recent state and local solicitations reviewed. Instead, districts are soliciting comprehensive produce catalogs that include apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, citrus, melons, and other fresh fruits and vegetables, alongside frozen and grocery items. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts—Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia)—supported by city procurement offices (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut) and state agencies (State of Georgia). All solicitations emphasize HACCP plans, Buy American provisions with minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, and delivery to multiple school sites on firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with activity also in Connecticut. Recent representative opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education issuing an IFB (SN002-2027) for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases requesting bids on grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education with electronic bids due June 30, 2026; Early County Board of Education requesting line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food products with bids due June 8, 2026; and the Douglas County School System issuing an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year with renewal options, and all vendors must carry minimum general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with E-Verify and debarment certification requirements.