UNSPSC 50614621: Canned or jarred Non GMO romaine lettuces

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO romaine lettuces that have been canned or jarred 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 50614621 Canned or jarred Non GMO romaine lettuces is a Commodity code that captures shelf-stable packaged produce and related food items state and local governments buy for institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations show that what agencies actually purchase under this code spans a much broader range than the abstract title suggests: canned and jarred vegetables, canned proteins, frozen specialty items, fresh and frozen produce, dairy, condiments, and consumable food service supplies (containers, napkins, hairnets, straws, foil sheets). State supported living centers, correctional facilities, school districts, and county social services departments issue the largest volume of bids. Texas Health and Human Services Commission appears as a repeat issuer, posting multiple IFBs for state supported living centers and state hospitals; school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools) and state correctional agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice) also bid regularly. Issuing bodies span state procurement offices, county purchasing divisions, independent school districts, and state agency-specific purchasing units.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas (multiple HHSC and TDCJ solicitations), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), and Oregon (Department of Corrections). Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumables, due October 23, 2026), the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners IWQ 140229 (approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for Community Services, quotes due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (due June 19, 2026), and Ben Hill County Schools IFB for comprehensive school nutrition food products (due June 15, 2026). Contracts typically run one to two years with renewal or extension options, delivery within 7 to 30 days of order, FOB Destination terms with freight included in pricing, and awards made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or on best-value criteria. Bidders must provide multiple references, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, and maintain product samples and nutritional documentation on demand.