UNSPSC 50455900: Frozen organic shallots

The type of organic vegetable known as organic shallots that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50455900 Frozen organic shallots is a Class code that in practice captures a much broader range of food procurement by state and local governments than the code name alone suggests. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing shelf-stable and fresh food products for institutional feeding programs, senior services, and school nutrition — including canned proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy, meats, poultry, seafood, and fresh produce — rather than frozen organic shallots specifically. The issuing bodies span county purchasing offices, state procurement agencies, and independent school districts. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Georgia, and the Early County Board of Education have all posted opportunities under this code in the past six months, indicating that county governments and school districts use it routinely for food service procurement.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia, with Gwinnett County posting an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026, the State of Georgia posting a formal bid for food, supplies, and kitchen products due June 22, 2026, and the Early County Board of Education posting a line-by-line bid for 300+ food items plus non-food and paper supplies to support school breakfast and lunch programs, due June 8, 2026. The Early County solicitation specifies domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, USDA compliance for bread products, and state milk documentation; award is expected approximately 60 days after bid opening. Vendors must carry minimum $500,000 general liability insurance, comply with E-Verify, satisfy debarment verification for bids exceeding $25,000, and allow piggybacking by other school districts on identical contract terms. The Gwinnett County opportunity requires delivery within 72 hours of order and all items received by December 7, 2026, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per unit of measure.