UNSPSC 10426063: Dried cut paphiopedilum green orchid

Dried cut bloom of paphiopedilum green orchid flowers

UNSPSC 10426063 Dried cut paphiopedilum green orchid is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, does not reflect actual purchasing patterns in the market. The single recent opportunity tagged under this code—Fulton County, Georgia's ITB 26ITB1652296A-KM for landscape maintenance services at the South Fulton Maintenance and Operational Demonstration Garden—involves quarterly grounds upkeep, irrigation system management, mulch and pine straw application, pressure washing, seasonal plantings, and integrated pest management across pollinator and rain gardens. This scope of work, while involving horticulture and plant care, does not align with the code's nominal definition of dried cut orchid flowers, suggesting a mislabeling by the issuing body rather than genuine demand for the commodity the code describes.

The Fulton County ITB, due November 30, 2026, with a pre-bid conference on November 4 and a recommended site visit on November 10, requires the winning contractor to hold a Georgia-licensed Landscape Architect credential, demonstrate proficiency in water-efficient and pollinator-habitat landscaping, and carry Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence, along with Workers Compensation and Professional E&O Liability coverage. The contract runs through December 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals through 2029, and award is based on lowest responsive and responsible bid evaluated on price, experience, technical qualifications, and past performance. MBE availability for the work category stands at 34.71% and FBE at 11.45%. The mislabeling of this opportunity under a dried orchid commodity code signals that business development professionals should verify code accuracy when sourcing state and local opportunities in this space, as the actual procurement activity posted here reflects landscape services, not cut orchid inventory.