UNSPSC 50522200: Non GMO blueberries

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO blueberries. 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 50522200 Non GMO blueberries (Class) spans fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, with recent solicitations focused on a broader range of fresh produce categories for K-12 districts rather than blueberries specifically. State and local school nutrition programs—primarily independent school districts, county school boards, and regional cooperative purchasing vehicles—are the dominant issuing bodies under this code. Recent opportunities show districts sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables through RFB (Request for Bid), RFP (Request for Proposal), and IFB (Invitation for Bid) notices, with specifications emphasizing USDA compliance, Buy American provisions requiring domestic products or at least 51% domestic agricultural commodity content in processed items, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, and food safety certifications including GAP audits and health department inspections. Representative recent work includes Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $78,000 for weekly deliveries of 70–90 cases), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFQDST for specialty fruits and vegetables supporting the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program across 18 elementary school sites (estimated annual budget $600,000, proposals due March 11, 2026).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida, with Georgia showing the heaviest recent procurement volume. Multiple Georgia school districts—Douglas County School System (cooperative procurement covering 30 districts), Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County public schools, Bulloch County, Hancock County, Early County, and Bartow County—have issued produce solicitations between February and July 2026 with contract periods typically running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Wisconsin and Texas districts also show sustained activity through MMSD and Austin ISD, and McAllen ISD in Texas. Pricing structures vary widely—some districts use cost-plus models, others employ USDA market-index-based pricing with permitted markups, and most require firm pricing for the full contract term with prospective price redetermination allowed only after initial contract periods based on documented market data (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index). Delivery requirements are consistent across solicitations: weekly or twice-weekly deliveries to multiple school sites, early-morning windows (typically 5:00–7:00 a.m. or 6:30–7:30 a.m.), and minimum fill rates of 98% with 24-hour replacement guarantees for rejected items. Awards generally go to lowest responsive and responsible bidders on a line-item basis, allowing multiple vendors per district; piggybacking by other jurisdictions is permitted in several instances.