UNSPSC 50354644: Frozen organic regency melons

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

UNSPSC 50354644 Frozen organic regency melons, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of frozen specialty melon products by state and local governments. Recent state and local opportunities reveal a much broader scope than the code name suggests: the actual purchasing under this code encompasses a wide range of food items for institutional nutrition programs, including fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries, proteins, dairy, and specialty items. School nutrition departments and county social services are the primary buyers, soliciting through formal IFBs and informal written quotes to support National School Lunch Program compliance, school breakfast programs, and senior services meal provision. Issuing bodies include county boards of education (Hancock County, Early County), county social services departments (Gwinnett County), city boards of education (Bridgeport), and state procurement offices (Georgia). These entities buy thousands of line items across categories ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to canned goods, condiments, and frozen products, typically on firm fixed-price contracts running one fiscal year with delivery to central warehouses and multiple school or facility sites.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items including melons, berries, and specialty fruits) with bids due June 26, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items on October 19, 2026. Early County Board of Education sought line-by-line bids for 300+ food items plus non-food supplies with a June 8, 2026 due date. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases, acting on behalf of the Bridgeport Board of Education, solicited bids for over 1,100 grocery line items through an electronic portal on June 30, 2026, with Buy American provision requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content) and compliance with USDA nutrition standards. The Georgia state procurement office posted a food and supplies solicitation on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. All contracts emphasize firm pricing, prepaid freight, compliance with federal nutrition regulations, HACCP plans, and general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000.