UNSPSC 50585500: Non GMO potatoes

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO potatoes. 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 50585500 Non GMO potatoes (Class) covers fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, grounded in recent solicitations for fresh fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce items delivered to school nutrition programs, state operations, and federally funded child nutrition initiatives. School districts dominate the buying pattern — Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Northside Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) all posted solicitations between February and May 2026. State-level procurement also appears: the State of Georgia issued separate RFPs for food supplies and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026) and fresh produce (due May 27, 2026). The work entails sourcing and delivering produce — apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, berries, leafy greens, citrus, potatoes, tomatoes, and eggs — in volumes ranging from dozens to thousands of cases annually, with weekly or twice-weekly deliveries to school sites between early morning and midday, temperature-controlled transport, HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, traceability documentation, and food safety audits. Districts increasingly emphasize domestic and local sourcing, whole-grain options, products free of artificial additives, and alignment with USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable standards.

Georgia and Texas dominate recent activity. Georgia school districts (Early County, Bulloch, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, Douglas County) posted 10 of the 16 visible solicitations; Texas districts (Northside, McAllen, Austin) posted 3. Hillsborough County (Florida) and Rockwood (Missouri) represent secondary markets. Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses (due May 7, 2026, 35% price weighting, 25% extent of goods meeting needs, HACCP and USDA Buy American required); Early County Board of Education's IFB for food and non-food items supporting school meal programs (due June 8, 2026, line-item bidding, firm pricing for 15 days post-award, six-month escalation clauses keyed to USDA pricing); and Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles of the county (due May 4, 2026, 100-point evaluation with 30% price, 30% product quality and availability weighting). Contracts typically run July through June with renewal options spanning two to four additional one-year terms. No bid floors or ceilings appear in the source; Douglas County's cooperative RFP estimated $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two) for 18 and 12 districts respectively. Most solicitations remain open to all qualified vendors with no set-asides, though Austin ISD and Bulloch County prioritize Texas-grown and locally grown produce respectively where cost and quality align. Performance requirements consistently include proof of insurance ($500,000 to $2 million general liability), E-Verify compliance, debarment certification, and monthly or weekly invoicing with Net 30 to 45-day payment terms.