UNSPSC 10217704: Live forsythia suspensa

Live plant including the root ball of the suspensa variety of forsythia

UNSPSC 10217704 Live forsythia suspensa is a Commodity code that describes a specific live plant species, though recent state and local solicitations show little activity directly aligned with forsythia procurement. The few opportunities tagged to this code span landscape restoration, coastal dune stabilization, environmental site management, and general plant procurement — work that involves native and ornamental plantings but rarely calls out forsythia specifically. DeKalb County issued an ITB for reconstruction of the DeKalb Tennis Center in Decatur, Georgia (due July 13, 2026), though that solicitation focused on IT and low-voltage infrastructure rather than landscaping plants. More relevant examples include Pasco County's IFB for landscape and irrigation installation along Ridge Road (due April 14, 2026), Collier County's Quick Quote for coastal dune planting with native species like sea oats and dune sunflower (posted and due March 13, 2026), Pinellas County's RFP for five-year environmental planting and maintenance services (due July 29, 2025), and the City of Dallas's informal solicitation for general plant purchases (due February 3, 2026). Issuing bodies include counties, cities, and special districts across Florida and Texas, with county environmental and public works departments as repeat participants in planting-related procurements.

Geographic activity clusters in Florida (Pasco, Collier, and Pinellas Counties), with secondary activity in Texas (Dallas). The code shows a mismatch between its nominal scope — forsythia suspensa — and actual recent purchasing, which emphasizes native coastal dune species, environmental site restoration plants, and general landscape materials. State and local governments appear to solicit plant materials through multiple channels (IFB, RFP, informal solicitations, and Quick Quote processes) with varying response timelines and no consistent set-aside designations visible across the opportunities. Bidders typically must provide proof of current licenses, E-Verify enrollment, insurance certificates, and compliance with state and local contracting rules. The code shows limited, scattered activity without a clear pattern of repeat forsythia-specific demand.