UNSPSC 50604122: Frozen Non GMO salsify

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO salsify 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 50604122 Frozen Non GMO salsify, a Commodity code, names a single frozen vegetable product; in practice, state and local procurement activity under this code spans broader frozen and fresh produce categories procured for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and meal-support operations across districts and counties. Recent solicitations show school districts acquiring frozen vegetables, fresh produce, dairy, grains, proteins, and ancillary food service supplies as part of comprehensive nutrition bids rather than as discrete commodity line items; the code captures individual frozen produce SKUs within those larger food procurement vehicles. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code are predominantly school districts and county school systems, including Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Henry County Schools, Douglas County School System (all in Georgia), and Dallas Independent School District in Texas. These jurisdictions issue Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposal on recurring annual cycles tied to school fiscal years beginning July 1 and running through June 30, with contract terms typically one year plus options to renew for additional one-year periods.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs (posted February 4, 2026; due March 4, 2026) serving 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and approximately $1.1 million for Area Two; Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (posted May 11, 2026; due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including frozen vegetables across three schools; and Henry County Schools' Invitation for Bid for Food Items and Products (posted March 17, 2026; due May 5, 2026) across 52 school locations with weekly delivery requirements. Douglas County School System also solicited a main-line food supply and distribution services contract (posted January 21, 2026; due February 18, 2026) with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9,000,000. Vendors must meet minimum insurance thresholds, demonstrate relevant experience, comply with Buy American and E-Verify requirements, maintain HACCP plans, and submit pricing through electronic procurement portals (typically Bonfire). No specific set-asides are designated in these solicitations; all qualified vendors meeting technical requirements are eligible to respond.