UNSPSC 10161526: Avocado tree

Tree that yields the fruit known as avocado

UNSPSC 10161526 Avocado tree is a Commodity code that sits within a broader procurement universe dominated by tree planting, landscape installation, and grounds maintenance services across state and local jurisdictions. Recent solicitations tagged to this code show little actual demand for avocados specifically; instead, state and local governments are buying mixed tree planting and replanting services, landscape maintenance, and grounds care. Counties, cities, towns, and special districts issue these solicitations, with county boards of commissioners and municipal public works departments appearing as repeat buyers. The work spans site preparation, soil amendment, planting and removal of mixed tree species (maples, oaks, palms, and various ornamental varieties), mulching, fertilization, watering, and warranty maintenance through establishment and one-year survival periods. Contractors typically must meet Florida Grade #1 or ANSI Z60.1 plant standards, carry comprehensive general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), and provide performance bonds equal to 100% of contract value.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Florida and Georgia, with additional solicitations in Texas, Wisconsin, and Maryland. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-00257 for tree replanting of scenic roads (bids due May 26, 2026, estimated contract value $742,380.00), the Town of Palm Beach's ITB 2026-036 for palm tree furnishing and installation on Peruvian Avenue (bids due May 29, 2026), the City of Fitchburg, Wisconsin's 2026 Fall Tree Planting Project (bids due August 25, 2026, encompassing 66 trees across 17 species with one-year establishment and two-year guarantee for fall-planted stock), and Harris County's ITB 26/0241 for supply of various trees and related items (proposals due September 28, 2026). The Maryland Environmental Service issued an RFP for procurement, planting, and maintenance of up to 800 trees in the Baltimore metro area (proposals due July 16, 2026) with a 10% MBE participation goal. None of the recent solicitations identify avocado trees as a specified species or line item; the code appears misaligned with actual procurement activity under it.