UNSPSC 50525700: Non GMO plucots

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO plucots. 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 50525700 Non GMO plucots, a Class code, reflects procurement of fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional food service operations, though recent state and local solicitations show the code capturing broader produce categories than the nominal item description. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school districts and county parks departments managing cafeteria and concession food service. The scope of work spans fresh produce delivery for student nutrition programs, park concession stands, and health-care facility food services, with vendors typically required to meet food-safety certifications (HACCP plans), liability insurance (commonly $500,000 to $1,000,000 minimums), E-Verify compliance, and compliance with USDA domestic-sourcing preferences in school settings. School districts frequently impose geographic sourcing requirements (produce sourced within 400 miles or within state boundaries) and apply price preferences for organic or locally grown items. Contract terms typically run academic or fiscal years (July–June or September–June for schools) with renewal options, and evaluation criteria weight cost heavily (30–40 points) alongside vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, and product variety.

The code shows activity concentrated in school districts across Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with secondary activity from county parks departments (Collier County, Florida) and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, bids due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, Wisconsin-sourced within 400 miles, bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items across multiple fruit and vegetable varieties (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract, sealed bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (contract term July 20, 2026–June 30, 2027, proposal deadline June 22, 2026). Collier County Parks and Recreation issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concessions, with local-vendor preference applied (10 evaluation points), proposals due March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST, and a three-year contract term with two one-year renewal options.