UNSPSC 50446416: Frozen red alert tomatoes

The variety of tomatoes known as red alert tomatoes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50446416 Frozen red alert tomatoes is a Commodity code that encompasses institutional food procurement by state and local government entities, specifically the supply of frozen and shelf-stable food products to correctional facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, school districts, and senior services departments. Recent solicitations show state and local governments purchasing frozen vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and related food service supplies in bulk quantities for congregate feeding operations, often with detailed specifications for grade, temperature maintenance, shelf life, packaging, and delivery logistics. The issuing-body mix spans county governments (Gwinnett County, Georgia; Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut; Burke County, Early County, and Ben Hill County schools in Georgia), and special-purpose state entities. State health and human services agencies appear frequently as repeat buyers procuring food for state-operated residential facilities. Texas HHSC in particular has issued multiple concurrent solicitations for frozen foods, canteen groceries, and supplemental food products to serve state hospitals and supported living centers statewide.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, and New Jersey, with Texas showing the highest recent volume and frequency of postings. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB for 360,000 pounds of frozen vegetables (broccoli, assorted blends, corn, green beans) with delivery FOB destination to Salem by August 20, 2026 and a 5–10 percent Oregon vendor preference; the Texas HHSC's IFB HHS0017338 for frozen food products to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide with an estimated annual volume of approximately $9 million and single-award preference through August 18, 2026; Gwinnett County's informal written quote (IWQ) for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces) for senior services due October 19, 2026; the City of Bridgeport's competitive bid for over 1,100 line items of school lunch program groceries with Buy American compliance (51 percent domestic agricultural content) and LINQ ordering system integration, due June 30, 2026; and Ben Hill County Schools' sealed IFB for food products with quarterly pricing adjustments tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data through June 30, 2027. Payment terms typically range from Net 30 to Net 45 days, and most contracts include firm fixed pricing for initial periods of 30 days to one year, with subsequent adjustments capped at 3–10 percent subject to third-party market documentation and issuing-body discretion. Vendors commonly must maintain $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability insurance, comply with HACCP and food safety regulations, carry workers' compensation and auto liability coverage, provide debarment and E-Verify certification for larger awards, and demonstrate three professional references for similar institutional food supply work.