UNSPSC 50355700: Frozen organic plucots

The type of organic fruit known as organic plucots that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50355700 Frozen organic plucots is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable and frozen food products procured by state and local governments for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food operations. The recent opportunities solicited under this code show that state and local buyers are acquiring diverse food inventories spanning shelf-stable staples, fresh produce, frozen items, dairy, and specialty products — often bundled into comprehensive multi-category food service contracts rather than as discrete frozen organic fruit lines. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education) and county government agencies (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), along with state-level procurement (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions buy food under National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance frameworks, with contracts often emphasizing domestic sourcing, nutritional standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), and HACCP food safety protocols. Delivery windows are typically Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to designated school sites or senior centers, with firm fixed pricing for the contract term and no separate fuel surcharges permitted.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with the most recent opportunities posted between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County issued an IWQ (informal written quote) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with a due date of October 19, 2026. The Bridgeport Board of Education solicited bids for over 1,100 grocery line items spanning frozen products, baked goods, condiments, and proteins via IFB due June 30, 2026, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items with bids due June 26, 2026, covering apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits for the 2026-27 school year. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026. Awards are typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with school districts and counties reserving the right to split awards by line item or vendor when in their interest.