UNSPSC 10217604: Live red zinnia

Live plant including the root ball of the red variety of zinnias

UNSPSC 10217604 Live red zinnia is a Commodity code that encompasses the supply and installation of flowering plants and related landscaping materials for municipal parks, coastal restoration, environmental mitigation, and public grounds maintenance. State and local governments procure live zinnias and related ornamental and native plant species as components of broader landscaping, dune restoration, and environmental remediation projects. The issuing bodies span county governments, cities, and special-purpose districts; Pasco County, Collier County, Pinellas County, and the City of Dallas appear in recent competitive solicitations. Work being solicited ranges from supply-only purchases (City of Dallas requesting new plants in original packaging for a one-year warranty) to turnkey installation and five-year maintenance contracts (Pinellas County's environmental planting and monitoring services covering native plant installation, invasive species removal, and regulatory-compliant reporting across wetlands and stormwater sites). Coastal dune restoration projects, such as Collier County's Pelican Bay Bay Colony Dune Plantings, specify native plant species including sea oats, railroad vine, sea purslane, and dune sunflower installed at precise spacing to stabilize eroded foredunes, while broader environmental contracts, exemplified by Pinellas County's RFP, call for State Certified Licensed Public Applicator certifications and expertise in wetland ecology and site maintenance.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, where Pasco County (Ridge Road landscaping and irrigation, IFB due April 14, 2026, not to exceed $120,000), Collier County (dune planting quick quote due March 13, 2026), and Pinellas County (five-year environmental services RFP, proposals due July 29, 2025) have each issued solicitations in the first half of 2026. The City of Dallas posted an informal solicitation for plant purchase (due February 3, 2026), indicating activity beyond the Southeast. Solicitations emphasize compliance with state licensing, E-Verify enrollment, coastal environmental protocols (sea turtle nesting season considerations), and performance bonds; many specify firm pricing for extended periods and include liquidated damages for schedule delays. Bidders commonly must secure insurance naming the issuing body as additional insured and demonstrate relevant operational experience, such as coastal dune restoration expertise or invasive plant management credentials.