UNSPSC 50354605: Frozen organic carnical melons

The variety of organic melons known as organic carnical melons that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50354605 Frozen organic carnical melons (Commodity) addresses fresh and processed produce procurement by state and local food-service operations, school districts, and county social-services departments. The recent solicitations under this code show state and local governments buying bulk food items for school lunch programs, senior services, and institutional meal provision — primarily shelf-stable proteins, grains, vegetables, and condiments alongside fresh produce including melons, berries, and specialty fruits. The issuing bodies are school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Vendors compete on unit pricing, compliance with USDA Buy American provisions (51% domestic agricultural content in processed products), nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, and adherence to National School Lunch Program rules. Delivery logistics dominate bidding: vendors must meet tight windows (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday–Friday), maintain temperature control where applicable, rotate stock by sell-by date, accept orders through web-based systems, and provide emergency 24-hour backup delivery. Bid documentation typically requires HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment verification, product formulation and nutritional analysis, third-party references, and liability insurance at $500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Schools (Sparta, Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026. Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, Georgia) sought approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items via informal written quote (IWQ) with a response date of October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport's Board of Education issued an RFQ for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026, with Buy American and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act compliance required. Early County Schools (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid covering 300+ food items and 60 non-food products due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food-supplies RFQ due June 22, 2026. Contract terms are typically one school or fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with optional extensions and renewal rights, and award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with pricing firm for the contract period unless major market shifts occur.