UNSPSC 50586110: Non GMO gold squash

The variety of Non GMO summer squashes and Non GMO summer pumpkins known as Non GMO gold squash. 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 50586110 Non GMO gold squash is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce supply contracts for state and local institutional food services, including schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and other public venues. The work being solicited covers the procurement and delivery of fresh vegetables — including squash and other produce items — to meet operational food-service needs across multiple public-sector venues. State and local issuing bodies include county park and recreation divisions, school districts, state purchasing offices, and healthcare coalitions. The scope typically encompasses line-by-line food and produce bids with specifications for quality, freshness, delivery schedules, temperature control, and compliance with food-safety regulations including HACCP plans and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity shows a mix of geographic spread and issuing-body types. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives; the contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options and Buy American compliance required. The State of Georgia posted a bid on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with full scope and pricing in an attached document. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor RFP on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) covering fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments permitted through the 2026-2027 contract period. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with a 10-point local-vendor preference for vendors with permanent Collier or Lee County business addresses and employee residency.