UNSPSC 50601837: Frozen Non GMO mat beans

The variety of Non GMO beans known as Non GMO mat 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 50601837 Frozen Non GMO mat beans is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of frozen vegetable products for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. Recent solicitations show school districts and state agencies purchasing frozen beans and other frozen vegetables as components of broader food-service contracts supporting breakfast and lunch programs. The work involves supplying frozen produce items meeting USDA compliance standards, whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, food-safety certifications such as HACCP plans, and strict delivery specifications including temperature maintenance and rotation by sell-by date. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity concentrated among independent school districts (Early County Board of Education in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, and Dallas Independent School District in Texas) supplemented by state agencies procuring for statewide operations. A few large districts solicit repeatedly—Douglas County School System in Georgia issued two separate RFPs in early 2026 for food supply and produce.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Missouri, with recent opportunities also posted from Texas. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an RFP for line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300+ food items including frozen vegetables and requiring domestic sourcing preferences and firm pricing for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract period. City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, with sealed bids through Bonfire; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and permits quarterly price adjustments only based on verified market conditions. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) solicited grocery items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026, encompassing over 900 line items with firm pricing for the full contract period. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative with proposals due March 4, 2026, serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million in Area One and $1.1 million in Area Two. All school-district contracts emphasize compliance with Buy American provisions, liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 general liability, E-Verify authorization, and food recall procedures.