UNSPSC 50355405: Frozen organic best ever pears

The variety of organic pears known as organic best ever pears that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355405 Frozen organic best ever pears is a Commodity code representing fresh and processed produce items that state and local school districts procure to support child nutrition and breakfast programs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code focus on comprehensive grocery and produce procurement for school food services, spanning frozen products, fresh produce, dairy, proteins, and ancillary supplies that meet USDA nutrition standards, Buy American requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), and whole-grain or low-sodium specifications. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and boards of education — including city and county systems in Georgia, Missouri, and Connecticut — along with standalone municipalities such as the City of Bridgeport. The Rockwood R-VI School District, Hancock County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Douglas County School System, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System have each posted multiple recent solicitations, indicating sustained annual procurement cycles across school nutrition programs.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Douglas County, Decatur, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County), with secondary solicitation activity in Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport). Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty produce with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school sites; Rockwood R-VI School District's bid for over 900 line items across grocery, dairy, and prepared entrees with electronic submissions due April 29, 2026 through the NUTRIKIDS system; and the Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million, sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing throughout the initial term, delivery Monday through Friday to multiple school sites, and awards often made line-by-line or to multiple vendors. Most solicitations require HACCP plans, food recall procedures, $1 million general liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, and Buy American certifications.