UNSPSC 50521555: Non GMO mcintosh apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO mcintosh apples. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50521555 Non GMO McIntosh apples is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement, though recent state and local solicitations under this code focus primarily on comprehensive fresh produce sourcing rather than McIntosh apples specifically. State and local school districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with school nutrition programs posting the vast majority of recent opportunities as either Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposal (RFP), or Requests for Bid (RFB). School districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin are the primary buyers, supplemented by limited activity from state purchasing offices and county boards of education. The actual procurement work consists of weekly or twice-weekly fresh produce delivery to multiple school sites, typically encompassing 60–200+ line items spanning apples (multiple varieties), bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items, with estimated annual contract values ranging from $78,000 to $4.4 million depending on district size and scope. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026; estimated value $78,000 annually), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (bids due June 26, 2026), Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts (proposal due March 4, 2026; estimated $5.5 million combined spend), and Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce to 16 school locations (bids due April 14, 2026).

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast—Georgia in particular—with secondary concentration in Texas, Florida, and the upper Midwest. Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Muscogee County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Douglas County serving a cooperative of 30 districts, and Glynn County) account for roughly half the recent visible opportunities. Texas independent school districts (McAllen, Austin) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan) appear regularly. The code shows consistent weekly activity through late spring and early summer 2026, reflecting the timing of school year procurement cycles. All solicitations require compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed items), HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall capability, workers' compensation and general liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million), and delivery within narrow time windows (typically 5:00–7:00 a.m. or 6:30–2:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). Price evaluation commonly weights cost at 30–50%, with secondary evaluation on vendor experience, product quality, geographic preference (particularly sourcing within 200–400 miles), and diverse-owned business status where applicable. No federal set-asides (8(a), HUBZone) appear in the documents; state and local preference programs (Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program, Texas HUB status, Georgia diverse-owned business certifications) surface occasionally but are not mandatory. No incumbent vendors are named across the recent opportunities, indicating open competitive fields.