UNSPSC 10217700: Live forsythias

Live plants including the root ball of the forsythia type of flower

UNSPSC 10217700 Live forsythias, a Class code, encompasses native and ornamental plant materials used in landscaping, coastal restoration, environmental remediation, and public grounds maintenance across state and local jurisdictions. Recent solicitations show state and local governments procuring live plants—including native dune species, trees, shrubs, groundcover, and seasonal ornamentals—as components of larger infrastructure, environmental, and beautification projects. The buying mix spans county governments (Pasco County, Pinellas County, Collier County, DeKalb County in Georgia), city procurement offices (City of Dallas), and special-purpose authorities managing parks and environmental sites. Work under the code includes supply and installation of plant materials with associated site preparation, irrigation systems, mulching, initial establishment care, and warranty periods; invasive species removal and native plant restoration for wetlands and stormwater ponds; and coastal dune stabilization using native plantings following hurricane damage.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida (Pasco County, Pinellas County, and Collier County) and Georgia, with additional procurement in Texas. Representative opportunities include Pasco County's IFB KM-26-047 for landscaping and irrigation installation along Ridge Road (2.95 miles, due April 14, 2026, contract not to exceed $120,000), Collier County's Quick Quote procurement for Pelican Bay Bay Colony Dune Plantings—56,250 native dune plants across 225,000 square feet of coastal dune (due March 13, 2026)—Pinellas County's RFP for Environmental Planting, Monitoring, Reporting and Maintenance Services for a five-year term (2025–2030, with proposal due July 29, 2025), and the City of Dallas's Informal Solicitation 215260 for plants on a one-year purchasing schedule (due February 3, 2026). Bidders typically must hold Florida state licenses or equivalent certifications for landscaping, irrigation, and pesticide application; comply with E-Verify enrollment; and carry commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance naming the issuing body as additional insured.