UNSPSC 50456403: Frozen organic black plum tomatoes

The variety of organic tomatoes known as organic black plum tomatoes that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50456403 Frozen organic black plum tomatoes (Commodity) encompasses specialty frozen produce items procured by state and local school nutrition programs and institutional food services. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily K–12 school districts—including large urban districts and smaller rural systems—supplemented by state agency purchasing offices seeking food products for institutional operations. The work involves sourcing pre-processed, frozen organic tomatoes and related specialty produce to support child nutrition programs, often as line items within broader food service RFPs or as part of comprehensive frozen and fresh produce procurement bundles that emphasize USDA Buy American compliance, food safety documentation (HACCP plans, food recall procedures), and adherence to ingredient specifications (no artificial colors, artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, or trans fats).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary procurement in Missouri. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued RFP SN 26-004 on February 4, 2026 (due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by geographic area. The Dallas Independent School District issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2, 2026) for various food products including specialty items not covered by main commodity bids, emphasizing Texas Legislative Bill #314 compliance on ingredient restrictions. The City Schools of Decatur in Georgia issued an IFB on April 16, 2026 (due May 15, 2026) for frozen foods and grocery items for the 2026–2027 school year. The Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri solicited grocery items on March 31, 2026 (due April 29, 2026) encompassing over 900 line items. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year with firm pricing for the contract term and renewal options extending up to three additional years, with awards made on a line-item or lot basis to responsive and responsible bidders meeting insurance, compliance, and delivery specifications.