UNSPSC 50455004: Frozen organic tomatillo

The variety of organic nightshades known as organic tomatillo that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50455004 Frozen organic tomatillo is a Commodity code that captures fresh and frozen produce supply for institutional foodservice. State and local governments procure frozen vegetables and specialty produce items under this code to support child nutrition programs, facility dining operations, and institutional meal preparation. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts—both independent and county-level systems—and state agencies managing cafeteria operations. School nutrition programs drive the bulk of activity, with districts soliciting comprehensive produce and frozen-food contracts to meet USDA meal pattern requirements, child nutrition regulations, and student dietary preferences. The scope extends beyond tomatillos to encompass broader frozen vegetable assortments, fresh produce baskets, and mixed commodity contracts that include proteins, grains, and ancillary foodservice supplies. Most contracts specify stringent food safety compliance (HACCP plans, food recall procedures, E-Verify authorization, debarment certification), Buy American provisions, delivery scheduling to school sites during meal-prep hours (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), refrigeration and temperature control (33–41 degrees Fahrenheit), firm pricing for annual contract periods, and multi-year renewal options subject to performance and price escalation caps (commonly 3–10 percent annually with supporting cost documentation).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri school districts, with secondary activity in Texas. The Douglas County School System in Georgia has issued two major RFPs—one for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative (estimated $5.5 million annually, due March 4, 2026) and a separate solicitation for food supply and distribution services ($9 million estimated annual expenditure, due February 18, 2026). The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) is procuring 72 fresh produce items with bids due April 23, 2026 through a Bonfire e-procurement portal. The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited over 900 grocery and produce line items for delivery through June 30, 2027 (bids due April 29, 2026, electronic submission via NUTRIKIDS system). The City Schools of Decatur, Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items with a May 15, 2026 deadline and optional pre-bid conference on April 29, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) posted an RFP for supplemental food products, including specialty items and lots, due April 2, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) and the State of Georgia departments have also posted produce and foodservice supply solicitations. Cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative in Georgia) are common, allowing single awards to serve multiple districts simultaneously. No recent opportunities explicitly reference frozen organic tomatillos by name; the code shows activity aligned with institutional foodservice procurement broadly rather than this specific commodity in isolation.