UNSPSC 50605406: Frozen Non GMO zipper cream peas

The variety of Non GMO peas known as Non GMO zipper cream peas 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 50605406 Frozen Non GMO zipper cream peas is a Commodity code covering the procurement of specific frozen vegetable products, though recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code actually address much broader food service purchasing. State and local governments buying under this code procure shelf-stable food products and food service supplies — including canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables, fresh produce, dairy, meats, poultry, bread products, fluid milk, disposables, and cleaning supplies — primarily to support senior services programs, school breakfast and lunch programs, and other institutional food service operations. Issuing bodies include county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), state departments (State of Georgia), and school districts (Early County Board of Education). The scope often emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, products without added sugars or artificial additives, and USDA compliance where applicable. Delivery windows are typically constrained to weekday business hours (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), with F.O.B. destination and inside delivery required. Awards go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on per-unit pricing calculations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an IWQ (informal written quote) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with a response due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to support the Department of Community Services. The State of Georgia issued a broader food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, with full scope and item details in the attached solicitation document. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food and paper cleaning supplies to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs, with bids due June 8, 2026 and a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (with renewal options). School district procurements typically require HACCP plans, $500,000 general liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, Buy American provisions, and debarment verification for awards exceeding $25,000.