UNSPSC 50452400: Frozen organic cardoons

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

UNSPSC 50452400 Frozen organic cardoons is a Class code. State and local governments buy school nutrition supplies and food service products under this code, though the recent solicitation activity suggests the code captures a much broader range of food procurement than frozen cardoons alone — school districts, state agencies, and county school systems are sourcing fresh produce, eggs, frozen foods, grocery staples, meats, dairy, and specialty items for child nutrition programs and general food service operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school systems (Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, City Schools of Decatur, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System), with occasional state-level solicitations (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, typically issuing IFBs or RFPs annually for July-through-June contract cycles, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, USDA compliance, HACCP certification, Buy American provisions, and low-sodium or reduced-additive formulations. Vendors commonly face firm pricing requirements for 12-month terms, $1 million general liability insurance minimums, E-Verify compliance, and food recall procedures.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. Douglas County School System issued dual RFPs in January and February 2026 covering fresh produce and eggs (approximately $5.5 million across 30 districts via GEC Buying Cooperative, due March 4, 2026) and food supply and distribution services (approximately $9 million for 32 schools, due February 18, 2026). The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited fresh produce for 60 school sites by April 23, 2026 (Bid 26-34). Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri sought over 900 grocery line items for the 2026-27 school year by April 29, 2026. City Schools of Decatur, Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, requiring virtual pre-bid attendance by April 29, 2026. Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP for specialty food products (spice and ice cream lots) due April 2, 2026. Early County Board of Education, Georgia solicited comprehensive food and non-food supplies (300+ food items, 60+ non-food products) for three schools due June 8, 2026, with questions due May 29, 2026. State of Georgia posted two separate opportunities for fresh produce (IFB #4, due May 27, 2026) and general food supplies (due June 22, 2026). Award timelines typically extend 60 days post-opening with renewal options ranging from three months to four additional one-year terms.