UNSPSC 10161529: Plum tree

Tree that yields the fruit known as plum

UNSPSC 10161529 Plum tree is a Commodity code that encompasses the procurement, planting, and maintenance of ornamental and shade trees across state and local jurisdictions. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments are buying tree supply, installation, and multi-year establishment and warranty services — not plum trees specifically, but a broad range of tree species selected for urban forestry, streetscape, and park applications. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, cities, towns, and special-purpose entities such as environmental services agencies and port authorities. Harris County, Hillsborough County, the City of Fitchburg, the Town of Palm Beach, and the Maryland Environmental Service have posted opportunities in the past four months; these jurisdictions are procuring trees as part of grounds maintenance, urban forest expansion, climate resilience initiatives, and right-of-way beautification. Scope varies from small multi-species projects (66 trees across 17 species in Fitchburg) to larger landscape replanting efforts (up to 800 trees in Baltimore metro for the Maryland Port Administration), with contractors required to provide site preparation, soil amendment, planting labor, mulching, fertilization, watering during establishment, and warranty periods ranging from one to two years with replacement obligations for dead or unhealthy plants.

Recent activity spans Florida, Wisconsin, Maryland, Texas, and Georgia. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-00257 for Tree Replanting of Scenic Roads and Miscellaneous Areas, with bids due May 26, 2026, estimated at $742,380.00 for one year and covering approximately 34,984 linear feet of median planting across eight county roadways; the City of Fitchburg's 2026 Fall Tree Planting Project, with bids due August 25, 2026, for furnishing labor, materials, and equipment to plant 66 trees across 17 species with one-year establishment and two-year warranty; Harris County's ITB 26/0241 for Supply of Various Trees and Related Items, with bids due September 28, 2026; and the Maryland Environmental Service's RFP for procurement, planting, and maintenance of up to 800 trees in the Baltimore metro area funded by a Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, with an MBE participation goal of 10% and proposals due July 16, 2026. The Town of Palm Beach posted ITB 2026-036 for furnishing and installation of approximately 16 palm trees (eleven Royal Palms and five Green Malayan Coconut Palms) along Peruvian Avenue with bids due May 29, 2026. Municipal and county purchasing offices are the primary issuing bodies; most require performance and warranty bonds, comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation insurance, E-Verify compliance, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.