UNSPSC 50355400: Frozen organic pears

A fleshy pome fruit that is borne by a tree (genus pyrus, especially p. Communis) of the rose family and is usually larger at the apical end and has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355400 Frozen organic pears is a Class code that captures state and local school nutrition procurement of fresh and frozen produce items for child nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code show that state and local governments buy comprehensive produce assortments—fresh apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items—alongside broader grocery categories spanning proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and prepared foods to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with activity driven by boards of education at the county and municipal levels (Hancock County Schools, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System); one city government (City of Bridgeport) and one state procurement office (State of Georgia) also appear in recent postings. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, span 200 to 1,100+ line items, and emphasize USDA Buy American compliance (minimum 51% domestic content for processed items), HACCP plans, firm pricing with no separate fuel surcharges, and delivery to multiple school sites between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia (Hancock County, Early County, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County operating across 30 school districts) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), with one recent post from Missouri (Rockwood R-VI). Representative solicitations include the Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (approximately 200 line items, sealed bids due June 26, 2026), the City of Bridgeport's IFB for grocery items totaling over 1,100 line items with electronic bids due June 30, 2026, the Rockwood R-VI School District's bid for over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026, and the Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs to 30 school districts via the GEC Buying Cooperative with estimated annual spend of approximately $4.4 million for Area One, sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Contracts award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on a line-item or single-vendor basis at district discretion; all require proof of liability insurance (typically $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), E-Verify authorization, debarment certification, and compliance with federal food safety and civil rights standards.