UNSPSC 50601834: Frozen Non GMO lima beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO lima beans 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 50601834 Frozen Non-GMO Lima Beans is a Commodity code covering a single produce line item that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service operations—specifically school nutrition programs, state agency food services, and institutional dining. The code represents frozen legume products meeting non-GMO sourcing standards. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies sourcing frozen lima beans alongside hundreds of other food items through competitive food service bids, typically as line-item components within large produce, frozen food, and grocery procurement contracts rather than as standalone solicitations. Issuing bodies include school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and county school systems (Douglas County School System). These jurisdictions solicit food service contracts serving institutional meal programs under USDA National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program frameworks, with sourcing preferences for domestic products, low-sodium formulations, and whole-grain or minimally processed options.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri school districts, with additional procurement from Texas and broader state-level sourcing. Representative opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's June 8, 2026 line-item food bid (RFP spanning 300+ food items delivered Monday–Friday with domestic sourcing preferences and USDA compliance requirements), the City Schools of Decatur's May 15, 2026 frozen foods and grocery IFB (covering frozen and grocery products meeting whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero trans-fat standards for ten school sites), the Rockwood R-VI School District's April 29, 2026 grocery items bid (900+ line items across categories including frozen vegetables, breads, and dairy with firm pricing and potential midterm adjustments for manufacturer price increases exceeding 5%), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's April 23, 2026 fresh produce bid (72 line items including fresh and processed produce for 60 school sites), and the Douglas County School System's March 4, 2026 fresh produce and eggs RFP (approximately 72 line items serving 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two). All contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, require firm pricing for the contract term with limited escalation provisions, mandate delivery during school hours Monday–Friday, and include compliance with Buy American, HACCP, E-Verify, and food safety documentation requirements.