NIGP 98827: Flora Protection Services

NIGP 98827 Flora Protection Services, an Item code, encompasses sand dune planting, coastal vegetation restoration, and environmental site landscaping work that state and local governments procure to stabilize shorelines, restore native habitats, and meet regulatory compliance during construction projects. State and local purchasers soliciting under this code include county environmental departments, park and recreation authorities, and county public works divisions. The work ranges from seasonal dune planting on multiple beach segments using native coastal species to landscaping and site restoration components of larger infrastructure projects, all typically subject to wildlife protection windows, comprehensive insurance requirements, and performance specifications tied to plant survival rates or restoration outcomes.

Recent activity shows solicitation across Florida and California. Pinellas County posted an ITB in February 2026 for 2025 Dune Planting Services across eight beach segments (St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Redington Shores, North Redington Beach, Indian Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Belleair Beach, and Clearwater), with bids due November 6, 2025, at an estimated total cost of $1,801,881.18 and covering a 12-month base period potentially extensible for four additional 12-month terms; the scope required native coastal vegetation species (sea oats, panic grass, railroad vine, seashore dropseed) installed by hand with adherence to shorebird and marine turtle nesting seasons and a 180-day warranty based on plant survival rates. The County of Santa Clara posted an ITB in February 2026 for the Red Fox Creek Bridge #37C0172 Replacement Project (due March 5, 2026) that includes landscaping, site restoration, and biofiltration/bioretention system installation as part of bridge replacement and retaining wall work; a mandatory pre-bid conference was held February 25, 2026, at the bridge site. DeKalb County's June 2026 ITB for the DeKalb Tennis Center reconstruction (due July 13, 2026) included landscaping work as a component of the broader park facility project.