UNSPSC 50455515: Frozen organic bell peppers

The variety of organic peppers known as organic bell peppers that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50455515 Frozen organic bell peppers is a Commodity code representing a specific perishable produce item that state and local government procurement offices acquire primarily through school nutrition and institutional food service programs. Recent solicitations under and near this code show state and local buyers purchasing frozen and fresh produce as components of larger food service contracts—not frozen organic bell peppers in isolation, but as line items within comprehensive food product bids serving school districts, state agencies, and institutional food operations. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, Dallas Independent School District) along with state procurement offices (State of Georgia for fresh produce and general food supplies). These entities solicit produce through RFP, RFQ, and IFB notices as part of annual or multi-year food service contracts supporting child nutrition programs, with contract periods typically running July 1 through June 30 of the following year and allowing renewal options of one to four additional years.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Missouri. Georgia shows the highest recent frequency—the State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce (May 27, 2026 response date), Douglas County School System solicited fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two regions (approximately $4.4 million and $1.1 million estimated annual spending, March 4, 2026 response), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System bid 72 fresh produce items (April 23, 2026 response), and City Schools of Decatur sought frozen foods and grocery items including fresh produce components (May 15, 2026 response). In Texas, Dallas Independent School District requested various food products including produce items (April 2, 2026 response). The Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri solicited over 900 grocery line items including fresh and frozen vegetables (April 29, 2026 response). No recent opportunities are specifically labeled as frozen organic bell peppers; the code appears to represent a commodity within larger food procurement categories rather than a standalone line item commonly bid in isolation at state and local level.