UNSPSC 50455704: Frozen organic marian rutabagas

The type of organic vegetable known as organic marian rutabagas that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50455704 Frozen organic marian rutabagas, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable and frozen food products procured by state and local governments for food service operations, senior services, and institutional nutrition programs. Recent state and local opportunities under this code show purchasing of bulk food items including canned proteins, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and specialty items for delivery to fixed institutional locations. Issuing bodies include county governments, state procurement offices, and school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted opportunities in the past six months, with school districts and county social-services departments representing the primary customer base for institutional food procurement.

Activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, sauces, and soups for delivery to Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026, with quotes due October 19, 2026 via informal written quote; Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line bids in May 2026 for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program with bids due June 8, 2026, emphasizing domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations. The State of Georgia posted a general food and supplies bid in May 2026 with a June 22, 2026 deadline. Awards typically go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with school districts requiring compliance with USDA nutrition rules, E-Verify, HACCP plans, and $500,000 general liability insurance for vendors exceeding $25,000. Delivery windows are standard to institutional locations Monday through Friday during morning hours, with temperature-controlled requirements for perishables and firm pricing for 15 days post-award in school contracts.