UNSPSC 50525441: Non GMO rosy red pears

The variety of non GMO pears known as non GMO rosy red 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 50525441 Non GMO rosy red pears (Commodity) describes fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, though the recent opportunities block shows no direct solicitations for pears or pear-specific contracts. Instead, the code's activity reflects broader fresh-produce procurement by school districts, parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and county governments sourcing mixed fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional meal programs and concessions. The work involves meeting USDA nutrition standards, complying with food safety and traceability requirements, managing cold-chain logistics with specific temperature and freshness guarantees, and often sourcing within geographic or domestic-preference constraints. School districts dominate this procurement category, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System all issuing multiple bids for fresh produce during the 2026 fiscal year. These jurisdictions typically award on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with evaluation criteria weighting cost heavily (40 percent) alongside organizational capability, compliance certifications, diverse-owned business status where applicable, and references. Georgia and Wisconsin show the most recent activity, with secondary procurement by parks and recreation (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare (Marion Health Care Coalition), and other institutional buyers.

Recent representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026) requiring delivery within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin sourcing, with a 5 percent diverse-owned business preference and organic produce price discount; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) with Buy American domestic-content requirements and delivery to three school locations; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) requiring sources within 400 miles with weighted evaluation of seasonal variety (25 points), ordering and delivery proficiency (20 points), and cost (30 points). Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (due June 8, 2026) combined approximately 300 food line items including fresh fruits and vegetables alongside non-food supplies. Vendors typically must provide HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, anti-collusion affidavits, and general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the district). Geographic sourcing preferences—particularly within 400 miles and favoring local or domestic sources—appear frequently, as do organic pricing adjustments and fresh-from-delivery guarantees with 98 percent fill-rate minimums and same-day substitute provisions.