UNSPSC 50586317: Non GMO roma vf tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO roma vf 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 50586317 Non GMO roma vf tomatoes (Commodity) names a specific produce line item, but the recent state and local opportunities show that school districts and state agencies procure fresh produce under this code as part of broad meal-service supply contracts rather than as standalone tomato orders. The solicitations span school nutrition programs funding child breakfast and lunch service, farm-to-school initiatives, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) distributions, with vendors expected to supply dozens of produce items weekly—including roma and other tomato varieties alongside apples, broccoli, carrots, peppers, lettuce, and seasonal fruits. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and their cooperatives (Early County Board of Education, Northside Independent School District, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, Douglas County School System via the GEC Buying Cooperative), with occasional participation from state agencies and special districts. Vendors must maintain HACCP certification, carry $1 million to $2 million general liability insurance, comply with Buy American provisions (domestic sourcing with up to 10% non-domestic allowances in some cases), meet USDA food-safety and whole-grain standards, and often provide weekly or twice-weekly delivery between 6:00 AM and 2:30 PM to multiple school sites. Pricing is typically firm for 12 months with potential adjustments after mid-contract or year-end review when supported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with recent opportunities posted from Early County Schools (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida), and Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri). Representative solicitations include the Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026, RFP/ITB hybrid for 300+ food items across meals, dairy, and produce with firm pricing for 15 days post-award), the Northside Independent School District's fresh-produce RFP (due May 7, 2026, covering USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable compliant produce to all campuses with pricing based on USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Markets Standard Reports and monthly adjustments), and the Douglas County School System RFP through GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026, serving 30 school districts with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spend and cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing capped at USDA Atlanta Terminal Wholesale Market Report prices). Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with options to renew for one to four additional one-year periods, and awards are made on a line-item basis allowing multiple vendors per district.