UNSPSC 50525404: Non GMO bartlett pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO bartlett pears. 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 50525404 Non GMO bartlett pears is a Commodity code that frames a narrow product line, yet the recent state and local opportunities posted under it cover a broad range of fresh produce procurement. The code sees demand from school districts, county park systems, health care coalitions, and state procurement offices seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for food service operations. School districts dominate the activity, soliciting produce for child nutrition programs, with state agencies and county government bodies also active. The work spans routine produce purchasing for cafeteria operations, specialized programs like the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, and park concession food service. Vendors must meet food safety and HACCP documentation requirements, carry liability insurance typically ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, comply with Buy American and domestic sourcing preferences where mandated, and often navigate local-vendor or diverse-owned business evaluation criteria. Geographic sourcing constraints appear frequently—some jurisdictions mandate 400-mile sourcing radii or in-state supply chains—and pricing is typically cost-weighted at 40% or higher in evaluation scoring.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual contract value $78,000, term September 2026 through June 2027) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison, September through November 2026 with optional extensions). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations (IFB due June 26, 2026, term July 2026 through June 2027). Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP due June 22, 2026, term July 2026 through June 2027 with four renewal options). Early County Board of Education in Georgia issued a food bid covering 300+ food items plus produce (bids due June 8, 2026, term July 2026 through June 2027). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including fresh produce supply for concession operations (ITN due March 6, 2025, three-year term with two one-year renewals, local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points). Marion Health Care Coalition in the source state posted a produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food supplies bid due June 22, 2026, with full scope details in an attached document.