UNSPSC 50444621: Frozen romaine lettuces

The variety of lettuce known as romaine lettuces that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50444621 Frozen romaine lettuces, a Commodity code, describes fresh and frozen vegetable supply to state and local institutions—primarily correctional facilities, school districts, and health-and-human-services agencies—where state and local procurement offices buy frozen vegetable commodities as part of broader food-service contracts. The recent solicitations show that frozen vegetables are sourced as discrete line items or as component categories within larger grocery and food-supply procurements. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for frozen vegetables including frozen corn, potatoes, carrots, and assorted blends, all due in late June and July 2026; Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice have solicited frozen foods as part of statewide multi-line-item food procurements serving state hospitals, supported living centers, and correctional facilities. School districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Virginia are simultaneously sourcing frozen vegetables as line items within comprehensive school-nutrition grocery bids for the 2026–2027 academic year. The issuing-body mix is dominated by state departments (corrections, health services) and school districts, with occasional county facilities and municipal education systems. State agencies in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia show the strongest recent activity, followed by school nutrition programs in multiple southern states and Missouri.

Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet corn, due July 24, 2026, with delivery FOB destination to Salem and pricing historically at $0.498 per pound; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for supplemental food and consumables (including frozen vegetables) to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a historical contract value of $1.5 million and a response deadline of July 13, 2026; the Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) food bid, due June 15, 2026, encompassing fresh and frozen produce with estimated annual spending across four school sites; and Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 contract, due April 27, 2026, covering delivery to 45 schools plus distribution kitchens. Oregon and Texas state agencies lead in posting frequency and volume, while school districts across Georgia, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Virginia file regular seasonal bids in April–May for July start dates tied to the academic calendar. Pricing for frozen carrots and assorted blends ranges from $0.398 to $0.665 per pound depending on product variety and case size; school districts typically require firm pricing for 30–60 days post-award with subsequent adjustments tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data. Delivery requirements are consistently FOB destination with no fuel surcharges, 30–45 day delivery windows, and six-month minimum shelf life. Most solicitations carry Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance mandates, and general-liability insurance minimums of $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence.