UNSPSC 50446803: Frozen apio

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

UNSPSC 50446803 Frozen apio (Commodity) describes frozen vegetable products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service — correctional facilities, state hospitals, school districts, and supported living centers. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement activity concentrated on frozen corn, mixed vegetables, carrots, assorted blends, and specialty potato products in bulk quantities, typically 40,000 to 400,000 pounds per award, delivered FOB destination to central distribution or warehouse locations. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections (Oregon, Texas), health and human services commissions (Texas), school nutrition programs (Georgia, Missouri, Illinois), and county correctional facilities (Pennsylvania), with school districts representing the most active buyers. Work solicited includes bulk frozen commodity supply under firm fixed-price ITB, RFP, and IFB notices, with detailed USDA grade specifications, shelf-life requirements (typically six months to one year remaining at delivery), FDA/USDA compliance mandates, and temperature-controlled delivery to multiple warehouse or school sites.

Activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued at least five separate ITBs since February 2026 for frozen vegetables (carrots, corn, assorted blends, and mixed varieties), with responses due between late February and late July 2026, offering state and local preferences of up to 10 percent for Oregon-fabricated goods and in-state vendors. Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental frozen food products (IFB HHS0016792) with historical value around $4.5 million over three years and historical pricing ranging $0.38 to $0.689 per pound depending on variety and case size. School districts in Georgia and Missouri posted frozen food bids in April and May 2026, with estimated annual spends in the low millions. Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, also solicited frozen commodity supply. Award typically goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications; Oregon applies statutory vendor preferences; Texas includes HUB set-asides where applicable. Bidders must carry commercial general liability insurance (typically $1 million per occurrence), submit USDA-compliant product documentation, and meet food safety certifications including HACCP plans and recall procedures.