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 under which state and local governments procure landscaping plants, trees, shrubs, and related vegetation for grounds maintenance, public beautification, and ecosystem restoration projects. Recent activity shows that the code does not isolate papyrus specifically; instead, jurisdictions are sourcing broad categories of horticultural materials including annuals, potted plants, plugs, grass seed, ornamental shrubs, native Florida species, and groundcover on as-needed, when-needed bases. The issuing bodies span cities, counties, and regional purchasing cooperatives across Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs issued ITB 26-085-KY (due July 29, 2026) for nursery plants and products across four product groups—plugs, trees, 3-gallon plants, and grass seed—with annual volumes ranging from 30 to 2,500 units per line item and delivery required within 15 to 30 days to central Florida zip codes. Collier County issued ITB 26-8667 (due July 8, 2026) for plants, trees, and shrubs for the Pelican Bay Services Division, encompassing 78 line items of ornamental plants, shrubs, native Florida species, and sod with historical annual expenditures near $300,000. Monroe County issued RFP 634 (due July 7, 2026) for invasive exotic plant removal at Marathon International Airport, reflecting demand for specialized removal and habitat restoration services alongside traditional plantings. The City of Fairburn, Georgia issued IFB 26-013 (due June 16, 2026) for landscape enhancements including shrub and groundcover installation in roadway medians.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with three of seven recent solicitations from Florida counties and cities. Collier County and Hillsborough County both issued bids in mid-2026; Altamonte Springs and Monroe County represent repeat procurement activity in the same quarter. Geographic spread includes Southwest Florida (Collier County, Naples area), Tampa Bay area (Hillsborough County), Central Florida (Altamonte Springs, Orange County), the Florida Keys (Marathon), and North Georgia (DeKalb County, Fairburn). Contracts typically run three years with renewal options, require proof of Florida nursery licensing and Department of Agriculture compliance, demand 5–15 percent insurance minimums including general liability of $500,000 to $1,000,000, and expect FOB delivery within 10–30 days. Local-vendor preferences appear in at least one solicitation (Collier County), though documentation conflict creates ambiguity on enforcement. Most awards go to single lowest-responsive-and-responsible bidders on unit-price or lump-sum bases; Collier County and Altamonte Springs reserve the right to award multiple vendors per line item if advantageous. No specific set-asides for SBE, MBE, or WBE are evident in the recent postings.