UNSPSC 10502000: Fresh cut leaves or foliage

Leaves or foliage that have been cut to provide contrast to flowers in various floral arrangements

UNSPSC 10502000 Fresh cut leaves or foliage, a Class code, covers plants, shrubs, trees, and related landscaping materials that state and local governments procure for grounds maintenance, community beautification, habitat restoration, and right-of-way landscaping. Recent solicitations show procurement spanning ornamental plants, sod, native Florida species, grasses, groundcover, and shrubs in containers ranging from 4-inch pots to 25-gallon sizes, typically sourced from licensed nurseries and supplied on an as-needed, when-needed basis with no guaranteed purchase volumes. Issuing bodies include municipal procurement offices (City of Altamonte Springs, City of Fairburn), county commissions and their service divisions (Collier County, Hillsborough County, Monroe County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving school districts and education service centers across state lines. Contracts typically include multiline item bidding with unit pricing, delivery windows of 10–30 days, and warranty periods ranging from one year on plantings to ongoing maintenance phases in restoration projects.

The recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs issued an ITB for annuals, potted plants, plugs, grass seed, and trees on July 29, 2026; Collier County solicited 78 line items of plant materials for the Pelican Bay Services Division with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, noting historical annual expenditures near $300,000; and Monroe County, Florida issued an RFP on May 21, 2026 for invasive exotic plant removal at Marathon International Airport under a three-phase contract with maximum value of $300,000. The City of Fairburn, Georgia requested median landscaping enhancements including shrubs and groundcover on June 16, 2026. Contracts typically require proof of business registration, active licenses, workers' compensation and general liability insurance (often $1 million per occurrence minimum), E-Verify enrollment, and compliance with state and federal vendor screening lists. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, frequently on a per-line-item basis allowing split awards to multiple vendors.