UNSPSC 50452804: Frozen organic perpetual spinach chard

The variety of organic chard known as organic perpetual spinach chard that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50452804 Frozen organic perpetual spinach chard is a Commodity code that nominally addresses a single produce item, yet the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it reflect much broader food procurement activity. School districts, county school systems, and state agencies are using this code to solicit frozen and fresh produce, eggs, dairy, grains, proteins, condiments, and miscellaneous grocery items for child nutrition and general food service operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly K-12 school districts (including independent, county, and regional systems) supplemented by state purchasing offices. These jurisdictions procure through RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs, typically under formal bid processes with sealed submissions, pre-bid conferences where offered, and line-item or lot-based awards. The scope spans fresh produce staples (apples, bananas, leafy greens, carrots, peppers), processed produce (pre-cut vegetables, fruit cups), eggs, frozen vegetables, breads, dairy, meats, and accompanying supplies such as food service disposables, cleaning products, and janitorial equipment. All solicitations emphasize USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, food safety certifications (HACCP plans, food recall procedures), and compliance with state and federal dietary standards (whole grain, low sodium, no artificial additives, Texas HB 314 non-preferred ingredients lists where applicable). Pricing must remain firm across contract periods ranging from one to three years, with delivery to school sites Monday through Friday during specified morning or midday windows and FOB or delivery-included pricing structures.

The recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary representation from Missouri. Georgia school systems—including Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34, fresh produce RFP due April 23, 2026), Early County Board of Education (food bid for three schools, IFB due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (frozen foods and grocery IFB due May 15, 2026), and Douglas County School System (fresh produce and eggs RFP via GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026, estimated $5.5 million across two areas; food supply and distribution RFP due February 18, 2026, estimated $9 million annually)—dominate the posting volume. The State of Georgia Department of Education or purchasing office solicited fresh produce (IFB #4 due May 27, 2026) and general food supplies (due June 22, 2026). Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued a broad RFP for various food products (due April 2, 2026) with awards to multiple suppliers. The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri (St. Louis County) solicited grocery items for 2026-27 with electronic submissions due April 29, 2026. Contract values disclosed in the source range from $4.4 million to $9 million annually for large multi-school or cooperative procurements. Vendors typically must carry $500,000 to $2 million in general liability insurance, demonstrate 3–5 years of prior school or food service experience, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, and maintain the ability to scale to 6,000–32,000 daily meal equivalents per district. The code shows no specific set-asides mentioned across recent postings, though several districts affirm commitment to minority and women-owned business enterprise participation where applicable under state law.