UNSPSC 10161821: Papyrus plant

Marsh plant of the cyperus genus, cyperaceae family. Long, thin, firm jade-color leaves with brown spikes of 10 to 30 cm long.

UNSPSC 10161821 Papyrus plant is a Commodity code that captures state and local government procurement of ornamental plants and landscaping materials for grounds beautification, dune stabilization, and interior facility improvement projects. Recent opportunities under this code show governments buying native and ornamental species in containerized formats—sea oats, dune sunflower, railroad vine, shrubs, and groundcovers in sizes ranging from 2-inch liners to 25-gallon containers—for coastal restoration, median enhancement, and municipal interior planting. Issuing bodies are primarily county governments and municipalities, with Collier County appearing in multiple recent solicitations (Pelican Bay Services Division purchases and the Bay Colony Dune Plantings project); the City of McKinney, City of Fairburn, Monroe County, and the City of Decatur also solicited plant materials in the trailing nine months. All plant materials must meet state horticultural standards, originate from licensed nurseries where required, and comply with applicable environmental protocols such as sea turtle nesting season restrictions in coastal zones.

Geographic activity centers on Florida and Texas, with secondary representation from Georgia. Collier County, Florida has posted at least two recent opportunities—ITB 26-8667 for Plants, Trees and Shrubs (Pelican Bay Services Division, due July 8, 2026, with approximately $300,000 annual historical spend) and the Bay Colony Dune Plantings Quick Quote (approximately 56,250 native plants across 225,000 square feet, due March 13, 2026)—both reflecting post-hurricane coastal restoration demand. Monroe County, Florida issued RFP 634 for invasive exotic plant removal at Marathon International Airport (due July 7, 2026, maximum contract value $300,000). The City of Fairburn, Georgia solicited landscape enhancements via IFB 26-013 for four roadway medians (due June 16, 2026, mandatory site visit May 28, 2026). The City of McKinney, Texas posted ITB 26-42 for City Hall interior plants (due February 25, 2026). Awards on recent plant procurements have been made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders on line-item or lump-sum bases; multi-year contracts with renewal options and firm pricing through the initial term are typical.