UNSPSC 50602901: Frozen Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory 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 50602901 Frozen Non GMO broad leaved batavian chicory is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement appears primarily as part of broader food-service procurements for school nutrition programs rather than as a discrete line item. State and local governments buying under this code are predominantly school districts and school systems procuring fresh and frozen produce, dairy, and grocery items to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. Recent solicitations show school districts specifying produce categories (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, and other vegetables including chicories), frozen foods, dairy products, and specialty grocery items with mandates for whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, USDA Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, and food-recall procedures. Issuing bodies include large urban school districts (Dallas Independent School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System), county school systems (Douglas County School System, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). These jurisdictions typically award on a line-item basis to multiple vendors and require firm pricing, delivery to multiple school sites within specified temperature windows, liability insurance minimums from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and E-Verify compliance.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with additional solicitation activity in Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (RFP due March 4, 2026), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Bid 26-34 for annual fresh produce supply across 60 school sites (sealed bids due April 23, 2026), the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items for the 2026-2027 school year delivered to ten school sites (bids due May 15, 2026), and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for over 300 food items supporting three schools (bids due June 8, 2026). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options of two to four additional one-year terms contingent on performance and mutual agreement. No specific set-asides for small business, minority-owned, or women-owned enterprises appear in the majority of recent solicitations, though some districts indicate commitment to maximum practicable opportunities for disadvantaged business categories consistent with federal standards.