UNSPSC 50581800: Non GMO beans

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO beans. 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 50581800 Non GMO beans is a Class code covering fresh produce and food items sourced under state and local food-service contracts. State and local governments actually procure non-GMO beans and related fresh produce through school lunch programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and state food-service networks. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions buying produce items alongside broader food-service packages that include meats, poultry, dairy, grains, condiments, and related supplies. The issuing bodies span school districts (Early County Board of Education), county parks departments (Collier County), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Scope varies by buyer: school districts emphasize USDA compliance, domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; county parks seek diverse food and beverage options for concessions at athletic facilities; and healthcare and state procurement request fresh fruits and vegetables on specified delivery schedules with food-safety compliance and seasonal pricing adjustments.

Recent opportunities posted in the past five months span Georgia, Florida, and the broader Southeast. Early County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, specifying 300+ food items including produce, vegetables, and fruits with domestic sourcing preferences and USDA 2024 Final Rule compliance. The State of Georgia posted a broader food and kitchen products IFB due June 22, 2026. Collier County (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring high-quality food and beverage operations across concession facilities during peak tournament seasons; the contract carries a 10-point local-vendor preference for permanent Collier or Lee County residency. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026, covering fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026–2027 fiscal period. School-district solicitations typically award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with firm pricing for 15 days and escalation reviewed quarterly; county and healthcare buyers apply broader evaluation criteria including vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, and local-preference scoring.