UNSPSC 50451503: Frozen organic french artichokes

The variety of organic artichokes known as organic french artichokes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50451503 Frozen organic french artichokes is a Commodity code that covers specialized produce items state and local governments procure as part of institutional food service and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that state and local bodies are sourcing frozen vegetables and other shelf-stable food products through both informal quotes and formal competitive bids, often bundled with broader food-service categories rather than as standalone line items. The issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state procurement agencies (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). These entities purchase frozen vegetables and related items to support senior services meal programs, institutional kitchens, school breakfast and lunch programs, and food assistance initiatives. Delivery requirements typically mandate F.O.B. destination service with specific temperature controls, quality assurance protocols, HACCP compliance, and strict labeling and condition standards for reject and replacement procedures. Awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, often with options to split line items when the purchasing jurisdiction deems it advantageous.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026 with a response deadline of October 19, 2026, soliciting approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education posted FY27 Food Bid (PE55045NONST2027000000006) on May 11, 2026 with a June 8, 2026 response date, requiring line-by-line bids for 300+ food items supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and provisions for district piggybacking by other school systems on identical terms.