UNSPSC 10171505: Foliar nutrient

Foliar nutrients are sources of nourishment that are applied to foliage to boost nutrient density in crops.

UNSPSC 10171505 Foliar nutrient is a Commodity code representing plant-care products that state and local governments procure for grounds maintenance and facility operations. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code encompasses herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides supplied on an as-needed basis to support county park systems, recreational facilities, and maintenance operations. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county governments managing grounds-maintenance functions; the recent activity shows county departments procuring these materials for delivery to multiple maintenance facilities on a recurring schedule, typically under multi-year service contracts with pricing adjustment provisions tied to market indices.

The most recent activity reflects geographic spread across the Southeast, with Pasco County, Florida issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB-SP-26-074) on May 12, 2026, for as-needed herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides with a response deadline of June 16, 2026. The Pasco County procurement requires delivery to two maintenance facilities (New Port Richey and Zephyrhills) during specified business hours, with granular products limited to bags no larger than 50 pounds and custom blended fertilizers requiring manufacturer certification. The contract period runs through September 30, 2029, with optional two-year extensions and bi-annual CPI-U-based price adjustments; the county reserves the right to award to a single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis and permits Local Vendor Preference consideration for bidders holding a Local Business Tax Receipt. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years in business with at least two comparable prior contracts, maintain comprehensive insurance (workers' compensation, general liability, and auto liability), and comply with Florida registration, E-Verify, and drug-free workplace requirements. The solicitation discloses no specific budget or guaranteed purchase volumes.