UNSPSC 50583704: Non GMO germidor garlic

The variety of Non GMO garlic known as Non GMO germidor garlic. 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 50583704 Non GMO germidor garlic is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy garlic and other specialty produce items under this code to support school meal programs, child nutrition services, and institutional food operations. Recent solicitations show school districts sourcing fresh produce for National School Lunch Program compliance, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program distribution, and Farm to School initiatives that prioritize locally grown or domestic agricultural products. The code sees activity across multiple issuing bodies — school districts predominate, with some state agencies and county boards of education procuring produce through RFPs and IFBs. Notable repeat buyers include Georgia school districts (Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County), Texas districts (Northside ISD, Austin ISD, McAllen ISD), and Florida's Hillsborough County Public Schools. Most solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP certification, traceability documentation, and preference for products free of artificial additives; some districts explicitly prioritize locally grown or regionally sourced items within 50–200 miles.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, and Florida. Representative solicitations include the Bulloch County Board of Education's April 2026 RFP for 24 produce items grown within 200 miles (deadline May 4, 2026); Northside ISD's April 2026 RFP for fresh produce supporting child nutrition across 127 campuses (deadline May 7, 2026); Austin ISD's February 2026 RFP for fresh produce and beverages with Good Food Purchasing Program requirements (deadline March 11, 2026); and the Douglas County School System's February 2026 RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts across two geographic regions in Georgia with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million (deadline March 4, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30, with firm pricing for the fiscal year, weekly or twice-weekly deliveries between 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM, and renewal options spanning two to four additional one-year terms. Vendor requirements commonly include minimum three to five years' experience, $1–2 million general liability insurance, HACCP and GAP certifications, E-Verify compliance, and debarment certification for bids exceeding $25,000.