UNSPSC 50625802: Non GMO creation shallot purees

The variety of Non GMO shallots known as Non GMO creation shallots. 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 50625802 Non GMO creation shallot purees is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a much broader range of food products than the code name suggests — state and local governments soliciting under this classification are buying shelf-stable and prepared food items, fresh and frozen proteins, dairy products, condiments, canned vegetables, and food service consumables to supply institutional food service operations at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school districts, and county social services departments. The issuing bodies are predominantly state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Human Services), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), and county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners). The scope of individual solicitations ranges from narrow, single-category procurements (canned tomatoes, potatoes) to comprehensive multi-category food service bids spanning 200 to 400 line items; representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at El Paso State Supported Living Center (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026, prior-period value $1.5 million), the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (posted June 5, 2026, due June 19, 2026, prior purchase price $13.75 per case), and Ben Hill County Schools' IFB for comprehensive school nutrition food products (posted May 19, 2026, due June 15, 2026).

Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with additional solicitations from Illinois. Contract terms typically run one to two years with renewal or extension options available at the issuing body's discretion. Delivery requirements are strict — most solicitations specify FOB Destination with freight prepaid and included in quoted prices, delivery windows ranging from 72 hours to 30 days depending on the issuing body, and compliance with USDA grades, FDA standards, and in school district procurements, Buy American Act requirements. Vendors must submit firm, fixed unit pricing on mandatory price sheets; references, company qualifications, proof of insurance (typically $500,000 minimum general liability per occurrence), E-Verify compliance, and debarment certifications are standard across all issuing bodies. Texas Health and Human Services solicitations also require completion of HHS-specific affirmations forms and warranty/complaint resolution agreements. School district procurements emphasize USDA Child Nutrition meal pattern compliance, whole grain and low-sodium specifications, and HACCP plan implementation. Price adjustments after the initial contract term are permitted in most cases, typically tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service indices or Consumer Price Index verification; some solicitations cap increases at 10 percent per renewal period or require justification by third-party market data. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises appear in the recent opportunities, though Texas applies bidder preferences for Texas-based businesses claiming applicable categories, and Oregon extends a 5 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidders.