UNSPSC 50356300: Frozen organic rhubarb

The type of organic fruit known as organic rhubarb that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50356300 Frozen organic rhubarb is a Class code that encompasses fresh and frozen produce items purchased by state and local school districts to support child nutrition programs, though recent solicitations show school nutrition services buying a far broader range of fresh and frozen fruits, vegetables, and grocery staples than the code name suggests. State and local procurement under this code is dominated by school districts issuing competitive bids for annual food service contracts. The issuing bodies include independent school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Douglas County School System in Georgia, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia), municipal school systems (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut, Decatur in Georgia), and county boards of education. School nutrition departments are the primary customers, with contracts supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Scope typically encompasses hundreds of line items—fresh produce, frozen fruits and vegetables, dairy products, proteins, grains, cereals, breads, snacks, condiments, beverages, and non-food supplies like disposables and cleaning products. All contracts mandate compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, whole-grain and low-sodium specifications, firm pricing for the contract period, and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with significant activity across the Southeast and Midwest. Representative opportunities include the Bridgeport Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for grocery items spanning over 1,100 line items with a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and response due June 30, 2026; the Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items due June 26, 2026; the Douglas County School System's February 2026 RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District's April 2026 procurement for over 900 grocery line items due April 29, 2026; and the City Schools of Decatur's May 2026 IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options. Vendors must carry $500,000 to $2,000,000 general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify requirements, provide proof of business licensing, and submit federal debarment certifications. Payment terms are Net 30 to Net 45 days; all pricing must include packing and transportation with no separate fuel surcharges permitted.