UNSPSC 10161510: Spruce trees

UNSPSC 10161510 Spruce trees is a Commodity code that in practice covers a much broader range of tree species and tree-related landscaping services than the code name suggests. State and local governments are actually buying tree supply, planting, installation, maintenance, and landscape establishment services across multiple species—including spruce, but also palms, oaks, maples, lindens, elms, and others—typically as part of public grounds beautification, street median rehabilitation, park development, and municipal infrastructure projects. The work spans site preparation, soil amendment, mulching, fertilization, watering through establishment periods, and post-installation warranty and maintenance obligations. Counties, cities, and municipalities solicit under this code, with issuers ranging from small towns to large urban and county governments.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Wisconsin. The City of Fitchburg, Wisconsin issued an ITB on July 27, 2026 (bids due August 25, 2026) for the 2026 Fall Tree Planting Project, requiring planting of 66 trees across 17 species with contractor responsibility for maintenance through November 2027 and a one-year plant guarantee. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited competitive sealed bids (ITB-26-00257, due May 26, 2026) for tree replanting along eight scenic roadways totaling approximately 34,984 linear feet, with an estimated contract value of $742,380.00 and a mandatory 12-month warranty period. Harris County issued ITB 26/0241 on September 4, 2026 (due September 28, 2026) for supply of various trees and related items. The Town of Palm Beach, Florida issued ITB No. 2026-036 on April 29, 2026 (due May 29, 2026) for furnishing and installation of Royal Palm and Green Malayan Coconut Palm trees along Peruvian Avenue, requiring one-year survival warranty. These solicitations consistently require comprehensive general liability insurance in the $500,000 to $1,000,000 per-occurrence range, performance and material bonds, compliance with ANSI Z60.1 plant standards, and E-Verify workforce verification.