UNSPSC 50602800: Frozen Non GMO chards

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chards that has 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 50602800 Frozen Non GMO chards is a Class code that encompasses frozen vegetable products procured by state and local governments primarily for school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are acquiring frozen and fresh produce, dairy products, grains, proteins, and miscellaneous grocery items to support child nutrition services across school districts. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent 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, Douglas County School System) and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia), with school districts representing the dominant buyer segment. School nutrition programs drive the majority of solicitation activity, with contracts typically covering annual food service needs for breakfast and lunch programs across multiple school sites within each district.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and Missouri, with significant activity from the State of Georgia, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, and Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, alongside Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Representative recent procurements include Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-003 for Food Supply and Distribution Services with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000 and a proposal due date of February 18, 2026; Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid for line-by-line bids supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools with bids due June 8, 2026; City Schools of Decatur's IFB for Frozen Foods and Grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year with sealed bids due May 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM EST; and Dallas Independent School District's RFP for various food products for Food and Child Nutrition Services with bids due April 2, 2026. Contracts typically require firm pricing for the full contract term, Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and delivery to multiple designated school sites with no separate fuel surcharges permitted.