UNSPSC 50446905: Frozen early onward peas

The variety of sugar peas known as early onward peas that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50446905 Frozen early onward peas is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of frozen vegetable products, though recent solicitations tagged under this code show broader frozen produce activity than the specific pea designation alone suggests. State and local agencies are buying frozen vegetables — carrots, mixed assortments, corn, potatoes, and assorted blends — as institutional food service staples for correctional facilities, schools, health and human services centers, and other public operations. Issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, state health and human services commissions, county and municipal school boards, and county correctional facilities across multiple states. Representative recent activity includes the Oregon Department of Corrections soliciting frozen corn (40,000 pounds, ITB S2910000017451, due July 24, 2026 at $0.498 per pound historical pricing) and frozen potato products (120,000 pounds across three truckloads, ITB S2910000017439, due July 24, 2026 at $0.3811 per pound from prior award), both with five percent Oregon-source preference and an additional five percent resident-bidder preference capped at ten percent combined.

Geographic activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and other states with significant correctional and school food service operations. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple frozen vegetable solicitations in recent months (carrots, assorted blends, corn, potatoes) across its Central Distribution Center in Salem, all using ITB notice type with firm fixed pricing per pound, FOB destination delivery, minimum six-month shelf life, and FDA/USDA compliance. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited frozen and supplemental food products for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide (HHS0016792 and HHS0017449, IFB format, with historical contract values reaching $1.5 million to $4.5 million depending on scope and term). School districts in Georgia (Bulloch County, Burke County, Early County, Savannah-Chatham County, City Schools of Decatur) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI) have issued frozen and fresh produce food service bids for the 2026-2027 school year, typically due in May through June, Buy American requirement, and firm pricing structures. Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania have solicited institutional groceries including frozen items on regular cycles. Market precedent shows pricing in the $0.30–$0.70 per pound range depending on product type and case size, with most awards made to lowest responsive responsible bidders and delivery within 30–45 days of order. Institutional buyers emphasize product specification compliance, temperature maintenance in transit, shelf-life documentation, liability insurance minimums of $500,000–$1 million, and HACCP or food safety certification.