UNSPSC 50456100: Frozen organic spinaches

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

UNSPSC 50456100 Frozen organic spinaches is a Class code that covers frozen vegetable procurement for state and local institutional food service operations, primarily school nutrition programs. State and local purchasing under this code centers on line-item frozen produce bids integrated into larger school meal supply contracts, where frozen spinach and other frozen vegetables support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal preparation. The code sees activity predominantly from school districts and county boards of education across multiple states. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs are the dominant buyer category, with frozen vegetables typically procured as part of comprehensive food and commodity bids spanning hundreds of line items covering proteins, produce, grains, dairy, and non-food supplies.

Georgia and Texas show the most recent activity under this code. Recent representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services (due February 18, 2026, estimated annual spend approximately $9 million), the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026, requiring HACCP plans and Buy American compliance), the City Schools of Decatur's Invitation for Bid for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026, with optional virtual pre-bid on April 29, 2026), and Dallas ISD's Request for Proposal for various food products (due April 2, 2026, requiring compliance with Texas Legislative Bill #314 non-preferred ingredients restrictions). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year with renewal options. Vendors must maintain general liability insurance, HACCP certification, food recall procedures, E-Verify compliance, Buy American documentation, and firm pricing with limited escalation provisions tied to third-party market indices or percentage thresholds; deliveries are made directly to school sites with no separate fuel surcharges permitted.