UNSPSC 50521564: Non GMO pink lady apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pink lady 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 50521564 Non GMO pink lady apples is a Commodity code that nominally names a specific apple variety, but recent state and local school procurement activity shows the code encompasses broader fresh produce supply to institutional foodservice operations. School districts and nutrition departments are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting everything from specialty apple varieties to comprehensive weekly fresh produce delivery for student meal programs. The work involves sourcing, packing, and delivering fresh fruits and vegetables—apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and prepared produce items—in bulk case quantities to multiple school sites, with strict specifications for ripeness, shelf life, temperature control, and food safety compliance. Solicitations consistently require HACCP plans, traceability documentation, Buy American compliance, and adherence to USDA whole-grain and nutritional standards. Evaluation typically weights cost heavily (30–50 points) alongside vendor qualifications, product quality, delivery reliability, and compliance with federal food service regulations. School districts and school nutrition departments dominate recent activity, including Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Bartow County School System in Georgia, Early County Board of Education in Georgia, Bulloch County School District in Georgia, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Glynn County Board of Education in Georgia, McAllen Independent School District in Texas, Austin Independent School District in Texas, and Douglas County School System in Georgia (which operates as a cooperative for 30 additional districts across two regions).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary presence in Wisconsin and Florida. Recent representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, 70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, bids weighted 40% cost / 20% service capability / 15% qualifications / 5% diverse-owned business / 10% prior MMSD experience / 10% references), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (due June 26, 2026, delivery to three school locations, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, Buy American compliance mandatory), Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative covering 72 produce line items for 30 districts (due March 4, 2026, approximately $5.5 million total annual spending across two geographic areas, cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing model), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFQDST for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce delivery to 18 elementary schools (proposals due March 11, 2026, $600,000 estimated annual budget, cost-plus-fixed-fee-per-case structure). Delivery windows typically span early morning to mid-afternoon, Monday through Friday, with weekly or twice-weekly drop frequency. Payment terms range from Net 30 to Net 40 days, and contracts commonly include renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms contingent on performance.