UNSPSC 10226039: Live helianthus

Live plant including the root ball of helianthus flowers

UNSPSC 10226039 Live helianthus, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of live sunflower plants for landscaping, environmental restoration, and infrastructure projects. The recent opportunities under this code show that state and local governments buy native dune and coastal plants, median and right-of-way landscaping material, and environmental mitigation plantings—often as part of larger capital or environmental programs rather than standalone horticultural supply. Issuing bodies include county commissions (Pasco County, Collier County, Pinellas County), municipal governments (City of Dallas), and special-purpose districts (DeKalb County Department of Innovation and Technology). The work spans both supply-only purchases and integrated supply-and-installation contracts that require native-plant expertise, environmental permitting compliance, and coastal restoration credentials.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Florida, with three live opportunities in early 2026 from Pasco County (IFB for landscape and irrigation on Ridge Road, due April 14, 2026), Collier County (Quick Quote for Pelican Bay dune plantings, due March 13, 2026), and Pinellas County (RFP for environmental planting and monitoring services 2025–2030, with proposal due July 29, 2025). The City of Dallas issued an Informal Solicitation for generic plant purchase (IFS 215260, due February 3, 2026). The Florida projects reflect coastal dune stabilization and stormwater-pond ecological restoration following hurricane damage, with bidders required to source plants from Florida-licensed nurseries, demonstrate wetland or coastal restoration experience, and comply with environmental permitting and sea-turtle nesting protocols. Typical contract terms include firm pricing from bid opening through contract execution, performance bonds at 100 percent of award, one-year warranty periods, and liquidated-damages provisions for schedule delays. Local-vendor preference programs apply where state or federal funding is absent; SBE participation requirements appear in multi-year environmental contracts.