NIGP 02282: Tree Spade and Forestry Equipment Parts

NIGP 02282 Tree Spade And Forestry Equipment Parts, an Item code, covers forestry equipment and related components that state and local governments procure for grounds maintenance, tree and vegetation management, and right-of-way clearing operations. Based on recent solicitations, the code encompasses landscape equipment such as skid steers with mulching attachments, tree and palm installation services with specific species and size requirements, and related hardware and wear components. Issuing bodies under this code include county boards of commissioners and municipal public works departments. Collier County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Thomasville, Georgia have both recently posted solicitations under this code, reflecting activity across county and municipal procurement offices focused on infrastructure and grounds maintenance operations.

Collier County, Florida and Thomasville, Georgia represent recent geographic activity. The most substantive recent opportunity is Collier County's ITB 25-8517, posted June 26, 2026, with a due date of June 26, 2026, soliciting furnishing, installation, removal, and relocation of trees and palms throughout the county across a three-year contract term with two optional one-year renewals. The scope includes 48 tree species and 32 palm species at specified heights, removal services by size category, and Sabal palm relocation, with all plant material required to meet Florida Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants 2022 at Florida #1 grade or better. Labor rates are capped at $55.00 per hour for landscape laborers and $65.00 per hour for supervisors. Bidders must possess minimum five years' experience with Collier County landscape and irrigation contractor licensing, valid Maintenance of Traffic certification, and appropriate insurance; contracts exceeding $200,000 require Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of contract award amount. The City of Thomasville's IFB #2026-203, posted March 13, 2026, with a due date of April 8, 2026, sought sealed bids for one new skid steer with mulching head and forestry mulcher meeting manufacturer specifications with minimum 200 horsepower 4-cylinder diesel engine, rubber tracks, and variable piston hydraulic system with minimum 50 GPM flow rate, with delivery to the city's Maintenance Shop.