UNSPSC 50355452: Frozen organic sunsprite pears

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

UNSPSC 50355452 Frozen organic sunsprite pears is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement activity encompasses fresh and frozen produce supplied to school nutrition programs, typically as line items within broader grocery or produce solicitations rather than as standalone specialty-fruit contracts. Recent opportunities show school districts purchasing frozen and fresh produce alongside dozens or hundreds of other food items to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with frozen fruit commonly included in comprehensive food-service bids alongside vegetables, grains, dairy, and prepared items. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, with occasional city school systems and regional purchasing cooperatives managing multi-district procurement. Vendor requirements consistently include Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), HACCP plans, food recall procedures, product labeling with nutritional information, compliance with whole-grain and low-sodium standards, liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and E-Verify authorization. Delivery is typically Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with pricing firm for the contract period, transportation prepaid, and no separate fuel surcharges permitted.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and the broader Southeast, with solicitations from the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut), Hancock County Schools (Georgia), Early County Schools (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), and Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri). The Bridgeport Board of Education issued an IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items with an electronic bid due June 30, 2026, requiring blind testing of samples and compliance with National School Lunch Program nutrition standards. Hancock County Schools issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce covering multiple apple and berry varieties, root vegetables, and specialty fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Douglas County Schools issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. The State of Georgia also solicited food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a bid due June 22, 2026. Most contracts run July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with renewal options of one to four additional years.