UNSPSC 50522202: Non GMO duke blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO duke 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 50522202 Non GMO duke blueberries, a Commodity code, does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity; instead, the source documents school nutrition solicitations for broader fresh produce categories and specific items (bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, eggs) that do not align with the code's specific commodity designation.

The recent opportunities show school districts and boards of education across Georgia, Texas, and Florida soliciting fresh produce through RFP, RFB, IFB, and ITB notices. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison due the same date. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, and specialty items under IFB #SN002-2027, with bids due June 26, 2026 for delivery to three school locations. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. The Douglas County School System procured fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas, with an estimated annual spend of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; proposals were due March 4, 2026. Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) solicited vendors for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program serving approximately 18 elementary schools with estimated annual budget of $600,000, with proposals due March 11, 2026. Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) all issued multiple solicitations for fresh produce spanning 60 to 400+ line items during the March through July 2026 window.

All recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin school districts and boards of education. Evaluation criteria across these opportunities consistently emphasize cost (typically 30–50 points), product quality and availability, vendor experience with public school systems, geographic or local sourcing preferences, compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, liability insurance, and references. Pricing structures vary—some districts require net cost plus fixed fee, others use USDA market index markups, and still others request firm fixed pricing for the contract term. Contract terms typically run from July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. Delivery requirements are strict, with weekly or twice-weekly distribution to multiple school sites between early morning and mid-afternoon windows, 98 percent or higher fill rates, and temperature control mandates. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises appear in these solicitations, though some districts provide scoring preferences for diverse-owned businesses, Texas principal place of business, or HUB status. The UNSPSC code 50522202 itself shows no match to the work actually being solicited under it.