UNSPSC 50601750: Frozen Non GMO melendez avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO melendez avocados that have been frozen for preservation. 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 50601750 Frozen Non GMO melendez avocados is a Commodity code that captures frozen produce procurement by state and local government bodies, though recent solicitation activity under this code does not align closely with the specific product name — the posted opportunities span broader food service procurement including shelf-stable proteins, canned goods, fresh produce, dairy, and bulk food items for senior services, institutional kitchens, and school meal programs rather than specialty frozen avocados. State and local issuing bodies posting under this code include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state purchasing departments (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). The work being solicited ranges from informal quotes for emergency food supplies to formal competitive bids for multi-item food service contracts that require vendor references, insurance, food safety compliance, and domestic-sourcing preferences.

Recent activity spans Georgia, with Gwinnett County posting an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026 for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center, and Early County Board of Education issuing a competitive bid for 300+ food items and non-food supplies to support the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, due June 8, 2026, with contract performance running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026 with detailed scope in an attached solicitation document. Contracts in this space emphasize compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions, food safety certifications including HACCP plans, general liability insurance ($500,000 minimum for school bids), E-Verify verification, and delivery scheduling tied to institutional operating hours (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday).