UNSPSC 50451504: Frozen organic green globe artichokes

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

UNSPSC 50451504 Frozen organic green globe artichokes, a Commodity code, describes fresh and frozen produce items that state and local school districts, county systems, and independent school districts procure as part of child nutrition programs and food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code bracket a much wider scope than artichokes alone — schools are buying comprehensive fresh produce catalogs (apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, leafy greens, citrus, potatoes), eggs, frozen and canned vegetables and fruits, dairy products, grains, meats, and prepared entrees as part of National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program delivery. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (independent and county-based) across multiple states, with occasional state-level procurement on behalf of broader food service operations. School districts dominate the recent activity, ranging from single districts to multi-district cooperatives sourcing for dozens of schools simultaneously.

Recent opportunities cluster heavily in Georgia and Texas. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFPs for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas (estimated annual spending $5.5 million combined, proposals due March 4, 2026) and for food supply and distribution services estimated at $9 million annually (proposals due February 18, 2026). The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) sought frozen foods and grocery items with bids due May 15, 2026, as an IFB. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) bid 72 fresh produce items with sealed bids due April 23, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for various food products (non-commodity-bid items) with responses due April 2, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items covering over 900 line items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026, and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for food and non-food products with responses due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) and a fresh produce IFB (due May 27, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm pricing for the contract year, and delivery requirements to multiple school sites with temperature and food-safety specifications including HACCP plans, liability insurance minimums of $1 million, Buy American compliance, and E-Verify authorization.