UNSPSC 50586306: Non GMO cherry tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO cherry tomatoes. 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 50586306 Non GMO cherry tomatoes is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement, predominantly tomatoes and related specialty vegetables, for school nutrition programs and state food service operations. State and local governments buying under this code are acquiring fresh produce items—including tomatoes, other vegetables, fruits, and eggs—for child nutrition and institutional food service delivery. The issuing-body mix is heavily weighted toward school districts and boards of education (independent school districts, county school systems, and regional cooperative purchasing consortiums), with state agencies appearing less frequently. School districts source fresh produce through RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs on annual cycles aligned to the fiscal year and school calendar, typically running July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with delivery schedules tied to school opening dates (commonly August through May for academic-year programs). Vendors must meet USDA food safety standards including HACCP certification, Buy American provisions requiring domestic agricultural content (often 51% or greater for processed items), debarment and E-Verify compliance, and maintain general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2 million depending on contract size. Districts frequently emphasize whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, products free of artificial additives, and local or regionally grown sourcing when cost and quality align.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri, with the heaviest volume in Georgia school districts. Representative solicitations include Early County Board of Education (IFB/RFP for 300+ food items and 60 non-food products, due June 8, 2026), Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas (RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce with evaluation emphasizing price 35%, goods meeting district needs 25%, and quality 15%, due May 7, 2026), Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida (RFP for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program serving 18 elementary schools with cost-plus fixed-fee-per-case structure, estimated annual budget $600,000, estimated award date August 4, 2026), Bulloch County School District in Georgia (IFP for 24 locally grown produce items within 200 miles, due May 4, 2026), and Douglas County School System cooperative procurement on behalf of 30 Georgia school districts totaling approximately $5.5 million annual spending (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026). Contract award timelines typically run 60 to 90 days post-bid opening, with vendors required to be responsive and responsible bidders meeting insurance, compliance, and food safety certifications. Price competitiveness dominates evaluation (typically 30–50% of points), followed by product quality, vendor experience, and long-term cost impact.