UNSPSC 10161561: Caoba tree

Medium to big size tree that can reach more than 25 meters of height and up to two meters diameter. The heart is a deep red or brown color that created the term caoba color

UNSPSC 10161561 Caoba tree is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure tree species for urban forestry, landscape restoration, and environmental remediation projects. Recent solicitations show activity concentrated in tree procurement for municipal greenery initiatives, including native species plantings, street beautification, and climate-resilience programs. The mix of issuing bodies includes state environmental and transportation departments, county and city parks and public works functions, and municipal environmental services; examples include the Maryland Environmental Service, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the Town of Palm Beach, the City of Tampa, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The scope of work spans furnishing containerized or ball-and-burlap plant material meeting Florida Grade 1 or equivalent standards, site preparation and soil amendment, installation with bracing and utility locates, debris removal, initial watering, and post-planting maintenance and warranty periods extending from six months to one year, with dead or unhealthy plants requiring replacement at contractor expense.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida and the Southeast, with secondary activity in the Pacific Northwest and Nevada. Representative recent opportunities include the Maryland Environmental Service's RFP for procurement, planting, and maintenance of up to 800 trees in the Baltimore metro area (response due July 16, 2026, with a 10 percent MBE participation goal), Hillsborough County's ITB for tree replanting across eight scenic roadways totaling approximately 34,984 linear feet of median areas (response due May 26, 2026, estimated contract value $742,380.00), the Town of Palm Beach's ITB for furnishing and installation of Royal Palm and Green Malayan Coconut Palm trees along Peruvian Avenue (response due May 29, 2026), the City of Tampa's RFQ for delivery of 500 native Florida trees across eight species for the Mayor's Tree Giveaway (response due April 10, 2026), and the Oregon Department of Transportation's RFCQ for tree falling, removal, stump grinding, and planting of replacement Northern Red Oak and Red Sunset Maple trees along US20 near Juntura (response due April 29, 2026, ESB set-aside).