UNSPSC 50601919: Frozen Non GMO monogram beets

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO monogram beets 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 50601919 Frozen Non GMO Monogram Beets is a Commodity code that describes specialty frozen vegetable products, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show minimal direct activity for monogram beets specifically. School districts and state agencies buying frozen produce and prepared vegetables for child nutrition programs dominate the purchasing landscape, seeking USDA-compliant frozen items meeting whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero-trans-fat specifications. The issuing bodies include school districts of varying sizes (from county-level systems serving 6,900+ daily lunch participants to independent districts like Dallas ISD), state procurement offices, and multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles. Vendors must maintain HACCP plans, provide food recall procedures and biosecurity policies, carry general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, comply with Buy American provisions, and demonstrate E-Verify authorization and debarment certification. Most contracts run July 1 through June 30 with options to extend or renew, include firm pricing for the initial term with escalation clauses tied to USDA or Consumer Price Index benchmarks, and require FOB delivery to school sites Monday through Friday with specific temperature and handling controls.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary representation in Texas. The Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), due March 4, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) sought frozen foods and grocery items for ten school sites via IFB with sealed bids due May 15, 2026. Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri bid over 900 line items across produce, dairy, meats, and prepared entrees, with electronic submissions required by April 29, 2026. The State of Georgia issued IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce to state operations, due May 27, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) posted an RFP for various food products not available through main commodity bids, with a due date of April 2, 2026, and evaluation criteria emphasizing lowest price and M/WBE program commitment. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) sought line-by-line bids for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch Program, due June 8, 2026, with an estimated 300+ food items and domestic sourcing preferences emphasized.