UNSPSC 50606507: Frozen Non GMO tokyo turnip

The variety of Non GMO turnips known as Non GMO tokyo turnip 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 50606507 Frozen Non GMO Tokyo Turnip is a Commodity code that nominally describes a single frozen vegetable product, but the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it span much broader food service procurement across school nutrition programs and state agency operations. The source opportunities show school districts and state procurement offices buying comprehensive frozen and fresh food inventories — including frozen vegetables, produce, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and miscellaneous food-service staples — under notices tagged with this code. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and state departments across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, with the Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District, and Douglas County School System appearing as active buyers. State of Georgia procurement offices (Food Supplies and Eggs; Fresh Produce) and Dallas Independent School District also solicit food service items under or near this code. The work being solicited includes line-item competitive bidding on 300+ food items per district (meats, poultry, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments), compliance with USDA nutrition standards and Buy American provisions, HACCP plan maintenance, food recall procedures, cold-chain management (refrigeration at 33–41 degrees Fahrenheit), and delivery to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during meal-service windows. Vendors typically carry general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2,000,000, maintain E-Verify authorization, and bid pricing must remain firm for the contract year with adjustments permitted only on documented market conditions (USDA or CPI data).

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia (State of Georgia, Early County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Schools, Decatur City Schools, Douglas County School System) and extends to Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District, St. Louis County) and Texas (Dallas Independent School District). Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education RFP (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items and 60+ non-food products for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs; the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two regions with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million and $1.1 million by area; the Rockwood R-VI School District grocery-items bid (due April 29, 2026) spanning over 900 line items; the City Schools of Decatur IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) with delivery to ten school sites; and the Dallas Independent School District RFP (due April 2, 2026) for various food products not covered by main commercial bids, including spice and ice cream lots. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years, and evaluation prioritizes lowest responsive and responsible bidding with secondary consideration of quality, compliance, and service capability.