UNSPSC 10501903: Fresh cut flat fern

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

UNSPSC 10501903 Fresh cut flat fern (Commodity) covers ornamental plant materials and related landscaping supplies that state and local governments purchase for grounds maintenance, beautification, and habitat management projects. The recent opportunities show a disconnect between the code's nominal scope — fresh cut fern fronds for floral or decorative use — and what is actually being solicited: state and local bodies are buying potted plants, shrubs, trees, grass seed, sod, groundcover, and other nursery stock for installation and landscape enhancement, along with herbicide application and invasive species removal services. The issuing bodies are cities, counties, and special districts across Florida and Georgia, with no standout repeat buyers but consistent purchasing across municipalities and county boards for grounds and right-of-way maintenance.

Activity is geographically concentrated in Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida issued ITB 26085KY in August 2026 for an as-needed landscaping plants and products contract (annuals, potted plants, plugs, trees, and grass seed) with an initial one-year term and four renewal options, bids due July 29, 2026. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB 2600339 in July 2026 for herbicide spraying and planting services with an estimated value of $544,532.50 and bids due August 3, 2026; the scope requires Florida Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator licensing. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-8667 in June 2026 for plants, trees, and shrubs for Pelican Bay Services (78 line items, historical annual spend approximately $300,000, three-year term with two one-year renewals). The City of Fairburn, Georgia issued IFB 26-013 in May 2026 for landscape enhancements including shrub plantings and groundcover installation within roadway medians, bids due June 16, 2026. Monroe County, Florida posted RFP 634 in May 2026 for invasive exotic plant removal at Marathon International Airport across 35 acres with a maximum contract value of $300,000.00 and proposals due July 7, 2026. The code shows little relevance to fresh cut fern procurement; opportunities reflect installed plant materials and vegetation management services rather than cut flowers or decorative foliage.