NIGP 59552: Perennials

NIGP 59552 Perennials, an Item code, encompasses the procurement, planting, and maintenance of trees and perennial plants for state and local government landscaping, restoration, and environmental projects. State and local governments buy under this code for urban forestry initiatives, climate resilience programs, park and facility improvements, and grounds maintenance tied to capital projects. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state environmental agencies, county government departments, and municipal parks and recreation authorities, often in partnership with grant-funded environmental or climate-adaptation programs.

Recent activity shows Maryland Environmental Service and DeKalb County among current buyers. Maryland Environmental Service issued an RFP in June 2026 (solicitation 1265278, due July 16, 2026) for procurement, planting, and maintenance of up to 800 trees in the Baltimore metro area, funded by a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant with a 10% MBE participation goal. DeKalb County, Georgia issued an ITB in June 2026 (PE64400NONST2026000000260, due July 13, 2026) for reconstruction work at the DeKalb Tennis Center that includes landscaping and site elements as part of a broader facility upgrade. Geographic activity centers on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, though the source supports no broader national characterization of this code's activity at this time.