NIGP 23227: Dried Flowers and Plants

NIGP 23227 Dried Flowers And Plants, an Item code, encompasses procurement of preserved botanical materials for environmental restoration, landscaping, and recreational activities by state and local governments. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing dried and native plant materials primarily for ecological restoration projects, environmental compliance work, and arts and craft programs. Issuing bodies include county environmental and natural resource departments, municipal parks and recreation divisions, and consolidated city governments. The work involves sourcing dried flowers and plants for site restoration, native species installation, invasive species replacement, and recreational supplies, with contractors often required to hold environmental certifications and demonstrate expertise in wetland ecology and ecological restoration.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia based on recent postings. Pinellas County issued RFP 250628RFP in February 2026 for Environmental Planting, Monitoring, Reporting and Maintenance Services covering a five-year contract period (2025–2030) for invasive and exotic plant removal, native plant installation, and site maintenance across wetlands and stormwater treatment facilities, with proposals due July 29, 2025. Columbus Consolidated Government issued RFB No. 26-0014 in February 2026 for arts and craft, hobby and recreational supplies supporting Department of Parks and Recreation programs, with annual purchasing volume of approximately $30,000 to $50,000 and a bid deadline of February 25, 2026. Both solicitations used multiple-award strategies and required vendors to meet specific compliance and performance standards.