UNSPSC 50445405: Frozen blackeyed peas

The variety of peas known as blackeyed peas that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50445405 Frozen blackeyed peas is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy frozen vegetable products under this code as institutional food service staples — the recent solicitations show that corrections facilities, school districts, and state health agencies procure frozen vegetables in bulk quantities, typically 40,000 to 400,000 pounds per contract, for on-campus dining operations. The sourcing pattern reflects institutional consumption: Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple ITBs for frozen carrots, assorted blends, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, stir fry blends, and peas in the past six months; Texas Department of Criminal Justice procures frozen specialty entrees and vegetable line items alongside proteins and grains; and school districts across Georgia, Texas, Connecticut, and Missouri solicit frozen and fresh produce in comprehensive grocery food bids serving dozens of schools. Issuing bodies are predominantly state corrections departments, school districts (including independent and county boards of education), and state health and human services agencies operating institutional food service. School nutrition programs dominate the recent opportunity count, reflecting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program funding that drives demand. Oregon's Department of Corrections and Texas's institutional systems are repeat large-volume buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest. Oregon Department of Corrections has posted at least five frozen-vegetable ITBs since February 2026, with response dates in February through July 2026, pricing frozen carrots at $0.398 to $0.42 per pound and assorted blends at $0.537 to $0.689 per pound. School districts in Georgia (Savannah-Chatham, Burke County, Early County, Bulloch County, Decatur), Texas (Dallas ISD), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Connecticut (Bridgeport) have issued food bids covering frozen vegetables as line items within broader grocery procurements, with most response deadlines in April through June 2026. Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted supplemental food procurements totaling up to $4.5 million over three years that include frozen products. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and New Jersey Department of Human Services have posted frozen-vegetable-specific solicitations. Bidding environments typically allow Oregon preferences (5 percent for state-processed goods, 5 percent for resident bidders), require Buy American compliance in school districts (51 percent domestic ingredients), impose HACCP and food-safety certifications, and set pricing firm for initial contract periods with escalation tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks. Delivery windows are usually 30 to 45 days from order, with FOB destination and fuel surcharges prepaid by vendor standard terms across all issuing bodies.