NIGP 79020: Grass Seeds
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | Kentucky | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | California | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | New Jersey | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Oregon | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Maryland | 1 | 0 |
UNSPSC codes for 79020
About NIGP 79020
NIGP 79020 Grass Seeds is an Item code under which state and local governments procure grass seed products for grounds maintenance, turf restoration, and erosion control—primarily perennial ryegrass blends, Bahia grass, rye grass, and specialty seed mixtures for parks, athletic fields, rights-of-way, and water management infrastructure. Recent solicitations show demand for certified seed products with documented purity and germination rates, delivered on tight timelines to municipal parks departments, county transportation divisions, water management districts, and city public works operations across Florida, Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, Texas, and Massachusetts.
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources posted RFQ 2026QQ780 on July 14, 2026, seeking 560 50-pound bags of certified perennial three-way blend overseed for delivery to Twin Lakes Park by July 16, 2026—a two-day turnaround reflecting ongoing seasonal demand for turf overseeding. Yuma County, Arizona issued RFB 26349 in June 2026 for rye grass seed for parks and golf courses. The City of Lawrence, Massachusetts solicited grounds and fields supplies under IFB 2nd Posting (due June 22, 2026), and Dane County, Wisconsin issued RFB 2026RFB009 in February 2026 for multiple seed types including Terrace Sun Mix, Terrace Shade Mix, winter rye, and winter wheat to support highway and transportation operations. The St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida has been a repeat buyer, issuing multiple ITBs for Argentine Bahia sod and seed products for levee and canal bank stabilization across 2025 and early 2026. Specifications typically include AOSA or WisDOT compliance, certified seed labels, purity and germination documentation, and delivery on FOB destination terms. Issuing bodies span state departments (Texas General Land Office, Georgia DOT), counties (Sarasota, Yuma, Dane, DeKalb, Clayton), cities (Tampa, Dallas, Lawrence, Austin), and special-purpose water management districts (St. Johns River WMD). Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, Wisconsin, Georgia, and Arizona, with sporadic activity in Massachusetts and beyond.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 79020?
NIGP 79020 is Grass Seeds, an item in NIGP 22, Public Works, Park Equipment, and Construction Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 79020?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 79020 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (4), Kentucky (1) and California (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 79020?
NIGP 79020 maps to 2 UNSPSC codes, 10151700 Grass and forage seeds and seedlings and 10151704 Grass seeds or seedlings.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 79020?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 79020 is Statewide Wildflowers Seeds and Services from Kentucky, posted September 29, 2026.
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