UNSPSC 50453223: Frozen organic excel corn

The variety of organic corn known as organic excel corn that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50453223 Frozen organic excel corn is a Commodity code that encompasses frozen produce and related food products procured by state and local school districts, municipalities, and state agencies for child nutrition programs, institutional food service, and general operations. Recent solicitations under this code show districts and states purchasing frozen vegetables, fresh produce, grocery staples, dairy, proteins, and specialty food items that meet USDA compliance standards, nutritional specifications (whole grain, low sodium, zero trans fat), and domestic sourcing preferences. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and county-level school systems. These jurisdictions solicit line-item food service bids annually to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, with contracts typically running July 1 through June 30 and renewable for multiple one-year terms. Vendors must meet stringent compliance requirements including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, E-Verify authorization, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 depending on district), debarment certification, and adherence to state and federal food safety standards. Pricing must include packing and transportation to designated school sites with no separate fuel surcharges, remain firm for contract periods (typically 15 to 30 days post-award or longer), and support cost adjustments only with third-party documentation of manufacturer or market price increases.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with notable solicitations from the State of Georgia (RFP for fresh produce, IFB #4, posted April 20, 2026, due May 27, 2026), Early County Board of Education (line-by-line food bid for three schools, RFP posted May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for ten schools, posted April 16, 2026, due May 15, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri (over 900 line-item grocery bid, IFB posted March 31, 2026, due April 29, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (72 fresh produce items for 60 schools, bid posted March 22, 2026, due April 23, 2026), Dallas Independent School District (various food products including spice and ice cream lots, RFP posted February 22, 2026, due April 2, 2026), and Douglas County School System (fresh produce and eggs for GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One, RFP posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026; food supply and distribution for 32 schools with estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9 million, RFP posted January 21, 2026, due February 18, 2026). School district contracts typically award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder with evaluation of price, quality, vendor reputation, and service capability; multi-vendor awards on a line-item basis are common to ensure supply diversity and continuity.