UNSPSC 50456820: Frozen organic dandelion greens

The type of organic vegetable known as organic dandelion greens that have been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50456820 Frozen organic dandelion greens is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure frozen produce and prepared vegetables through school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and state agency meal operations. The recent opportunities in this code tier show school districts and state education agencies sourcing frozen vegetables, fresh and processed produce, dairy, grains, and related food service items to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance. Issuing bodies are predominantly K–12 school districts and state departments of education across multiple states, with occasional participation from state agencies procuring food for institutional operations. The work involves line-item food procurement with strict compliance to USDA quality standards, Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety plans, and nutritional requirements such as whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, and artificial-additive restrictions. Vendors must manage cold chain logistics, maintain liability insurance typically in the $500,000 to $1,000,000 range per occurrence, and comply with state E-Verify and federal debarment certifications.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional procurement from Texas. Representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery items bid for the 2026-27 school year encompassing over 900 line items with bids due April 29, 2026; the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's fresh produce bid for 72 items due April 23, 2026; the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid covering 300+ food items with questions due May 29, 2026; and the State of Georgia's broad food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing for the initial period and renewal options up to three or more additional years, and payment terms of Net 30 to Net 40 days from delivery.