UNSPSC 10501502: Fresh cut milky way aspidistra

A type of aspidistra that has been cut to provide contrast to flowers in various floral arrangements

UNSPSC 10501502 Fresh cut milky way aspidistra, a Commodity code, encompasses ornamental plants and plant materials — primarily potted plants, shrubs, grasses, sod, and specimen greenery in various sizes — that state and local governments purchase for landscaping, beautification, and grounds maintenance at public facilities. Cities, counties, and special districts issue the majority of solicitations under this code on an as-needed, when-needed basis, often bundling plant purchases with related landscaping services such as herbicide application, site preparation, and installation. Issuing bodies range from municipal procurement offices to county boards and regional airport authorities; purchases are typically structured as competitive sealed bids (ITB or IFB) with award on a line-item basis to one or more responsive vendors, often with multi-year contract terms and renewal options. Required certifications vary by jurisdiction but commonly include proof of Florida nursery licensing, Commercial General Liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence), current business tax receipts, E-Verify enrollment, and compliance with state scrutinized-company lists and federal excluded-parties databases.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida posted an ITB on August 24, 2026 (due July 29, 2026) for nursery plants and products—annuals, potted plants, plugs, grass seeds, and trees—on an as-needed basis with a five-year term commencing October 1, 2026. Collier County, Florida issued ITB 26-8667 in June 2026 for plants, trees, and shrubs to support the Pelican Bay Services Division, spanning 78 line items of ornamental plants and sod with historical annual spending near $300,000 and a three-year initial term plus two one-year renewals. The City of Fairburn, Georgia solicited landscape enhancements under IFB 26-013 (bids due June 16, 2026) for shrub and groundcover installation in roadway medians. Monroe County, Florida also posted an RFP for invasive exotic plant removal services at Marathon International Airport (due July 7, 2026), a related but distinct service-delivery scope. Hillsborough County, Florida's August 2026 ITB on herbicide spraying and planting services ($544,532.50 estimated value) falls outside the ornamental plant supply code's core scope and represents misclassification.