UNSPSC 50584505: Non GMO mesculin mix lettuce

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO mesculin mix lettuce. 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 50584505 Non GMO mesculin mix lettuce is a Commodity code covering fresh leafy greens procured by state and local governments for food service operations. State and local buyers soliciting under this code span county parks and recreation departments, school districts, health care coalitions, and state purchasing offices. The work involves supplying fresh produce—specifically non-GMO mesculin mix lettuce and related salad greens—to food service concession operations, institutional kitchens, and healthcare facilities. Vendors must meet food-safety compliance, quality standards, delivery-schedule requirements, and pricing competitiveness. Recent solicitations show that lettuce and mixed greens flow into three primary operational contexts: park concession facilities serving tournament athletes and community visitors, school district lunch programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, and healthcare institutional dining. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options and require vendors to handle all operational logistics including packaging, transportation, temperature control, stock rotation, and documentation (such as food-safety records and product-freshness guarantees).

Geographic activity appears concentrated in the Southeast, with recent solicitations from Marion County and Early County in Georgia, Collier County in Florida, and Georgia state procurement. Early County Board of Education issued an IFB with a June 8, 2026 response date for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for three schools across the 2026–2027 school year, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) due March 6, 2025 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations at soccer and softball fields, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for vendors meeting Collier or Lee County business-address and employee-residency criteria. The Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026–2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality standards. The State of Georgia issued a food supplies bid due June 22, 2026 with scope details in attached documentation.