UNSPSC 50603511: Frozen Non GMO long purple eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO long purple eggplants 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 50603511 Frozen Non GMO long purple eggplants is a Commodity code that captures a narrow, specialty produce segment within state and local food service procurement. Recent opportunities, however, show limited direct solicitation of this specific item; instead, jurisdictions are procuring frozen and fresh produce as part of broad food service contracts that include dozens or hundreds of line items spanning proteins, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and prepared foods. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school nutrition programs, with issuing bodies concentrated in independent school districts and county school systems that source for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. Procurement is competitive, with awards frequently made on a line-item basis to allow multiple vendors to supply different produce categories. Compliance requirements are substantial across all opportunities, including HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Buy American provisions, E-Verify authorization, general liability insurance (typically $1 million minimum per occurrence), and debarment certification.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Missouri. The Douglas County School System in Georgia issued an RFP in February 2026 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts in a GEC Buying Cooperative arrangement, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System posted a bid for fresh produce covering 72 line items with sealed submissions due April 23, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur, Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri solicited grocery items encompassing over 900 line items with electronic bids due April 29, 2026. Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP for various food products, including spice and ice cream lots, with a due date of April 2, 2026. The State of Georgia posted multiple procurements: an IFB for fresh produce (due May 27, 2026) and a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026). All school district opportunities emphasize firm pricing for the full contract period, domestic sourcing preferences, and price-adjustment limitations tied to documented market indices or manufacturer verification.