UNSPSC 10432017: Dried cut handsome pompon chrysanthemum

Dried cut bloom of the handsome variety of pompon chrysanthemum flowers

UNSPSC 10432017 Dried cut handsome pompon chrysanthemum is a Commodity code that captures ornamental plant materials state and local governments purchase for landscaping, horticultural displays, and facility beautification. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show activity in landscape maintenance and garden operations rather than procurement of dried cut flowers themselves. The work involves ongoing stewardship of planted gardens, including seasonal plant color changes, mulch and fertilizer applications, selective pruning of native perennials and shrubs, weeding, debris removal, and integrated pest management. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county governments managing public demonstration gardens and facility grounds. Contractors must hold state-specific licensing (Georgia-licensed Landscape Architect on staff in the one recent opportunity) and demonstrate compliance with local environmental standards such as water-efficient landscaping and wildlife habitat requirements.

Fulton County, Georgia has posted the most recent solicitation under this code: ITB 26ITB1652296A-KM for landscape maintenance services at the South Fulton Maintenance and Operational Demonstration Garden, with bids due November 30, 2026, and a pre-bid conference on November 4. The scope covers 0.95 acres of pollinator and rain gardens with quarterly maintenance through December 31, 2027, plus two optional one-year renewals. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, and equipment, including seasonal plantings in garden beds and urn planters, irrigation system maintenance and seasonal startup/shutdown, and installation of bat boxes and bird houses with interpretive signage. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; MBE availability is 34.71% and FBE availability is 11.45% for this construction work category. Insurance requirements include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability minimum $1 million per occurrence, and Professional E&O Liability.