UNSPSC 50443207: Frozen biqueen corn

The variety of corn known as biqueen corn that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50443207 Frozen biqueen corn — a Commodity code — captures state and local procurement of frozen corn products for institutional food service, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and health and human services operations. Recent solicitations show Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), school districts in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Texas, and Connecticut, and state health agencies all buying frozen corn under this code in quantities ranging from 40,000 pounds per solicitation (ODOC) to hundreds of thousands of pounds across multi-district cooperative purchasing. Bidders typically submit per-pound pricing inclusive of transportation and fuel surcharges on FOB Destination terms, with minimum shelf-life requirements of six months at delivery. Products must meet FDA/USDA standards, Grade A or B specifications, and allergen labeling compliance. Correctional and state-supported living facilities represent a significant segment, with ODOC and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) running recurring procurements at documented historical pricing ranging from $0.398 to $0.498 per pound depending on case size and delivery volume. School districts emphasize compliance with Child Nutrition and National School Lunch Program standards, Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural content), whole-grain alignment where applicable, and HACCP plan maintenance by vendors.

Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon DOC, Texas HHSC, Illinois, Georgia), county and municipal school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools Virginia, Bulloch County Schools Georgia, Burke County Schools Georgia, Early County Schools Georgia, City Schools of Decatur Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Georgia, Dallas ISD Texas, Rockwood R-VI School District Missouri), county correctional facilities (Montgomery County Pennsylvania), and special-purpose districts (city boards of education Connecticut). Oregon and Georgia show the most recent activity, with Oregon DOC posting multiple frozen-vegetable solicitations including frozen corn across the first half of 2026, and Georgia school districts clustering bids in spring 2026 for July 2026 contract commencement. Texas HHSC has posted large-scale supplemental food and consumable bids covering frozen corn and related items for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with historical contract values reaching $1.5 million annually and maximum potential three-year values of $4.5 million. Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, and Missouri also show recent activity. Vendors pursuing this code should monitor ODOC's OregonBuys portal, state procurement boards in Texas and Georgia, and school district e-procurement systems; offers a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders in Oregon procurements, creating a compliance and pricing advantage for regional suppliers. Contract terms typically run one year with renewal options, firm pricing for 30–60 days post-award, and quarterly or six-month adjustment mechanisms tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data when documented cost increases exceed thresholds (commonly 5 percent). Insurance requirements consistently mandate $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence general liability coverage.