UNSPSC 50586014: Non GMO new zealand spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO new zealand spinach. 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 50586014 Non GMO new zealand spinach is a Commodity code. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring fresh produce—primarily leafy greens and specialty vegetables—for school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and child nutrition initiatives. Recent solicitations reveal that school districts dominate the buyer base, purchasing produce for National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs serving elementary through high school populations. Typical buys include fresh spinach, lettuce varieties, broccoli, carrots, peppers, and other produce items as line-item components of broader fresh produce contracts rather than spinach-specific awards. Vendors must maintain HACCP certification, comply with Buy American provisions requiring domestic sourcing where practicable, provide temperature-controlled delivery to school sites on fixed schedules (typically Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), and carry $1 million to $2 million general liability insurance with the school district named as additional insured. School districts evaluate on lowest responsive and responsible bid, product quality, vendor experience, delivery reliability, and adherence to USDA food safety standards and whole-grain or low-sodium preferences.

School districts in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida dominate recent activity under this code. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB for approximately 300+ food items including fresh vegetables with bid opening June 8, 2026; Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce delivery to 127 campuses with proposal deadline May 7, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) RFP for specialty fruits and vegetables through the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with estimated annual budget of $600,000 and proposal deadline March 11, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) grocery items ITB covering over 900 line items with electronic bid submission by April 29, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined and sealed proposal deadline March 4, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional one-year periods. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract period, with adjustments thereafter tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Consumer Price Index documentation, and price increases exceeding 3–5 percent may trigger district sourcing from alternative vendors.