UNSPSC 50603001: Frozen Non GMO bok choy

The variety of Non GMO chinese cabbage known as Non GMO bok choy 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 50603001 Frozen Non-GMO bok choy is a Commodity code for specialized produce procurement within school nutrition and state food service operations, where recent solicitations show the code applied broadly to multi-category food and grocery bids rather than to bok choy specifically. State and local governments procure frozen vegetables, fresh and processed produce, dairy, grains, prepared entrees, and ancillary food service supplies through school districts, county boards of education, and state purchasing offices. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District), county school systems (Douglas County School System), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer category, with procurement structured as annual or multi-year contracts supporting National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. Recent solicitations emphasize whole-grain specifications, low-sodium formulations, products without artificial additives, Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, food recall procedures, general liability insurance minimums ($500,000 to $2,000,000), E-Verify authorization, and firm pricing structures with escalation thresholds tied to USDA or CPI indices—typically permitting increases of 3% to 5% with supporting documentation before districts can source alternatives.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri based on recent postings. The State of Georgia issued three separate RFQs or IFBs for food supplies, fresh produce, and frozen foods between April and May 2026 with response dates ranging from May 15 to June 22, 2026. Georgia school districts—Early County Board of Education (RFQ due June 8, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (IFB due May 15, 2026), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (bid due April 23, 2026)—solicited fresh produce, frozen foods, and comprehensive grocery line-item bids for 2026–2027 contracts. Douglas County School System issued two RFPs through the GEC Buying Cooperative: one for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas (estimated $4.4 million Area One, $1.1 million Area Two, due March 4, 2026) and a separate RFP for main-line food supply and distribution (estimated $9 million annually, due February 18, 2026). Rockwood R-VI School District (St. Louis County, Missouri) solicited grocery items via electronic bid through NUTRIKIDS for over 900 line items with a due date of April 29, 2026. Dallas Independent School District (Texas) issued an RFP for specialty food products not available through main commodity bids due April 2, 2026, encouraging small business and M/WBE participation. Contract awards typically occur within 60 days of bid opening, with delivery performance spanning multiple school sites and strict quality, temperature control, and inspection requirements.