UNSPSC 50525309: Non GMO classic peaches

The variety of non GMO peaches known as non GMO classic peaches. 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 50525309 Non GMO classic peaches (Commodity) shows substantial recent activity in school nutrition procurement, though the opportunities identified are primarily tagged for other produce items — bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and broad food service categories — rather than peaches specifically. State and local governments procuring under this code are predominantly school districts and school systems sourcing fresh produce to support child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The work involves purchasing fresh produce in bulk quantities with strict compliance requirements including HACCP plans, traceability documentation, food safety certifications (GAP audits where specified), Buy American provisions requiring domestic agricultural content, and delivery to multiple school sites on fixed schedules. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, McAllen Independent, Austin Independent), county school systems (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County), and school boards of education across multiple jurisdictions. Repeat procurers include Douglas County School System (procuring for 30 districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative) and multiple Georgia school districts conducting annual or multi-year competitive solicitations.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with notable opportunities posted from February through July 2026. Representative solicitations include the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (issued through GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts across two geographic areas, approximately $4.4 million Area One and $1.1 million Area Two, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas and RFB 4163 for fresh fruits and vegetables (both due July 29, 2026, with approximately $78,000 annual contract value for bananas); Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty items (bids due June 26, 2026); Bulloch County School District RFP for locally-grown produce within 200 miles (proposals due May 4, 2026); Bartow County School System RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST for specialty fruits and vegetables for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program at approximately 18 elementary schools (estimated annual budget $600,000, proposals due March 11, 2026). Georgia school districts (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County) issued multiple IFBs and ITBs with sealed bid deadlines in March through April 2026. Award evaluations typically weight cost (30–50 points), product quality and availability (15–30 points), vendor qualifications and experience (10–20 points), and compliance with Buy American and food safety standards; many districts offer geographic or local-sourcing preferences (50-mile to 400-mile radius requirements) and scoring bonuses for diverse-owned business status where specified.