UNSPSC 50525042: Non GMO tunis oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO tunis oranges. 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 50525042 Non GMO Tunis oranges is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh citrus fruit sourcing for institutional food service. State and local governments procure citrus under this code primarily through school districts, county park and recreation departments, and regional health coalitions seeking fresh produce for meal programs, concessions, and public venues. The work involves supplying individual fruit units or bulk quantities to specified delivery locations, meeting ripeness and quality standards, complying with food safety and HACCP protocols, maintaining cold-chain integrity, and delivering on defined schedules—typically Monday through Friday early-morning windows. Vendors must carry commercial liability insurance, maintain E-Verify enrollment, and often participate in affirmative action and diverse-business documentation. Recent opportunities show school districts placing the largest volume and frequency of bids, with Marion Health Care Coalition and county park systems also active.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, specifying sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin; the district applies a $0.20 per pound preference discount on organic produce and weights cost at 40 percent of evaluation. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning citrus, berries, and vegetables, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and requires minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content. 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, and award anticipated July 20, 2026, for a contract term of July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300 food items including fresh fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch Program. A 2026-2027 produce proposal from Marion Health Care Coalition was due August 21, 2026. The code shows no recent activity under the specific "Non GMO Tunis oranges" description; recent school district bids name multiple citrus and fruit varieties but do not isolate Tunis oranges by cultivar or non-GMO certification.