UNSPSC 50543503: Frozen non GMO dovine grapes

The variety of non GMO raisin grapes known as non GMO dovine grapes that have been frozen for preservation. 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 50543503 Frozen non-GMO bovine grapes, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity tagged under it in state and local solicitations. Recent opportunities classified under this code are school district food service bids spanning fresh produce, frozen groceries, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees for child nutrition programs—not frozen grapes or any specialty produce items. The code's nominal scope diverges sharply from what is actually being bought. State and local governments are soliciting comprehensive school meal supply contracts through school districts, county boards of education, and city school systems, using RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs. Winning vendors must meet National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in many cases), HACCP food safety plans, whole-grain and low-sodium nutrition standards, and extensive federal documentation including debarment certification, E-Verify authorization, and civil rights compliance. Typical delivery windows run Monday through Friday between early morning and early afternoon to central warehouses or direct school sites, with pricing firm for the contract term and no separate fuel surcharges permitted. General liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate in most cases) and product liability coverage are standard requirements.

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and Connecticut school districts and city systems. The Douglas County School System has posted two major RFPs—one for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million (due March 4, 2026) and one for food supply and distribution services estimated at approximately $9,000,000 annually (due February 18, 2026). Other active solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases' grocery items contract supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education (due June 30, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education fresh produce for over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026), City Schools of Decatur frozen foods and grocery IFB (due May 15, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri with approximately 900 line items (due April 29, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System fresh produce contract with 72 items (due April 23, 2026), and Early County Board of Education food and non-food supplies (due June 8, 2026). Contract periods uniformly run July 1 through June 30 with optional one-to-three-year renewals. The mismatch between the code label and current procurement substance suggests this code shows little relevant activity for frozen grape suppliers and warrants careful scope verification before pursuit.