UNSPSC 50444100: Frozen herbs

The type of vegetable known as herbs that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444100 Frozen herbs, a Class code, encompasses frozen culinary herb products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service operations, including correctional facilities, health and human services centers, schools, and state hospitals. Recent solicitations show buyers purchasing frozen herbs as components of broader food and consumable product contracts rather than as standalone line items, with procurement occurring through competitive sealed bids (IFB) and requests for bids (RFQ) that bundle herbs with produce, proteins, and kitchen supplies under consolidated purchasing vehicles. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of corrections, state purchasing offices, and facility-level food service operations; these entities typically consolidate frozen herbs into larger food-service supply agreements covering multiple commodity categories to streamline procurement and leverage volume pricing for on-campus dining, canteen operations, and program food service.

Recent activity centers on Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0017449 on June 11, 2026, for food and consumable products to supply the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, covering NIGP classes including food items under a historical annual value of $1.5 million and an initial contract term of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with renewal and extension options; the State of Georgia released solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009 on May 15, 2026, requesting bids on food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026, deadline. Pricing in the Texas solicitation requires firm, fixed unit rates with adjustments permitted only at the agency's discretion and correlated to the Consumer Price Index. Award criteria emphasize best value to the state, demonstrated vendor performance verified through the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System, and ability to meet delivery requirements rather than lowest price alone.