UNSPSC 50581700: Non GMO avocados

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO avocados. 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 50581700 Non GMO avocados is a Class code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local food-service operations, school districts, and healthcare organizations. The recent opportunities show state and local governments buying fresh fruits and vegetables—and broader food-service commodities that include produce—through formal competitive bids and invitations to negotiate. The Collier County Parks and Recreation concession solicitation (ITN, March 6, 2025 response date) seeks food vendors to supply diverse food and beverage options including fresh items across multiple park venues. Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (IFB, June 8, 2026 response date) explicitly includes vegetables and fruits among 300+ food items for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (August 21, 2026 response date) solicits fresh fruits and vegetables for healthcare operations. The scope under this code spans fresh produce delivery with compliance to health and food-safety regulations, USDA whole-grain and nutritional standards where applicable, domestic-sourcing preferences, and seasonal pricing adjustments.

Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county parks and recreation divisions, school districts (particularly those administering federal meal programs), and healthcare coalitions. Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida (Collier County, Marion Health Care Coalition) and Georgia (Early County Schools, State of Georgia statewide food-supplies bid posted May 15, 2026 with June 22 response date). School districts emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, product recalls procedures, and allow piggybacking by other districts on identical award terms. Most recent solicitations set firm bid prices for 15 days post-award, with price escalation tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index benchmarks, and delivery windows typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vendors must carry general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum in school contexts) and satisfy E-Verify and debarment verification requirements.