UNSPSC 10432018: Dried cut hasting pompon chrysanthemum

Dried cut bloom of the hasting variety of pompon chrysanthemum flowers

UNSPSC 10432018 Dried cut hasting pompon chrysanthemum is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses landscape maintenance and horticultural services for public demonstration gardens and managed green spaces. The recent solicitation activity under this code shows state and local governments purchasing comprehensive grounds-keeping, plant care, and irrigation management rather than the dried flowers the nominal code name suggests. Issuing bodies include county governments and special-purpose green-space authorities; Fulton County, Georgia has posted landscape maintenance work targeting demonstration gardens that require seasonal planting, native plant pruning, mulch application, and integrated pest management. The scope spans quarterly site maintenance covering pollinator gardens, rain gardens, and landscaped employee areas, with contractors required to hold Georgia landscape architect licensure and demonstrate competency in water-efficient landscaping and wildlife habitat stewardship. Services include selective pruning of native grasses, trees, shrubs, and perennials; weeding and debris removal; application of pine straw and uncolored hardwood mulch; pressure washing of hardscape; seasonal color changes; irrigation system startup and shutdown with component maintenance; installation of interpretive signage and wildlife features such as bat boxes and bird houses; and quarterly inventory walkthroughs with action planning.

Fulton County, Georgia represents the primary recent activity under this code. Fulton County issued ITB 26ITB1652296A-KM on October 16, 2026 for South Fulton Maintenance & Operational Demonstration Garden landscape services, with bids due November 30, 2026; a pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 4 and a site visit for November 10. The contract runs from Notice to Proceed through December 31, 2027 with two optional one-year renewals. The County has identified certified MBE availability at 34.71% and FBE availability at 11.45% for the construction work category. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation on price, responsiveness, responsibility (bidder experience, technical qualifications, financial capability, past performance), and compliance with Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and E-Verify requirements. Contractors must carry Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability minimum $1 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, and Professional E&O Liability insurance.