UNSPSC 50442702: Frozen celeriac

The variety of celery known as celeriac that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50442702 Frozen celeriac is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen vegetable products state and local governments procure for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, and correctional facility operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code and closely related frozen-vegetable categories show active purchasing of frozen vegetables including carrots, mixed vegetables, corn, assorted blends, and specialty frozen produce items for correctional facilities, school districts, and state agencies. The issuing bodies include state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), state health and human services agencies, school districts (Georgia, Connecticut, Missouri, Texas, Pennsylvania), and municipal correctional facilities. Work solicited ranges from single-commodity procurements of standardized frozen vegetables in bulk truckload quantities to comprehensive multi-category food service bids that include frozen products alongside fresh produce, proteins, and dry goods. Specifications consistently emphasize FDA/USDA compliance, Grade A or B standards, minimum six-month to one-year shelf life, proper temperature maintenance, and detailed nutritional labeling. Delivery is typically FOB destination to central distribution centers or individual school sites, with pricing submitted per pound or per case on a firm fixed-price basis inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges.

The Oregon Department of Corrections has been a repeat issuer under this code, posting multiple ITBs for frozen vegetables (corn, carrots, assorted blends) in July and April 2026 with response dates in the two- to three-week window and Oregon preferences of up to 10 percent for in-state vendors. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicit frozen food products for correctional facilities and state hospitals on an annual or biennial cycle, with contracts typically valued at $1.5 million to $4.5 million over multi-year terms and substantial line-item variety. School districts across Georgia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Texas, and Missouri issue annual food bids that include frozen vegetables as part of broader grocery procurements, typically with July 1 contract start dates and Buy American compliance requirements. Activity is concentrated in the South (Georgia, Texas) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon), with secondary activity in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Recent representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections Vegetables Frozen, Corn ITB (S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026, 40,000 pounds at approximately $0.498 per pound historical pricing), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission supplemental food procurement (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, estimated $1.5 million annual value for the El Paso facility), and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System fresh produce bid (Bid 26-34, due April 23, 2026) which included frozen items. Correctional facilities and school nutrition programs dominate demand; procurement velocity is highest in March through July as school districts and corrections agencies establish fiscal-year contracts.