UNSPSC 10502017: Fresh cut gardenia foliage

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

UNSPSC 10502017 Fresh cut gardenia foliage, a Commodity code, covers ornamental plant materials and landscaping supplies that state and local governments purchase on an as-needed basis for public grounds maintenance, right-of-way beautification, invasive species control, and park renovation. The actual procurement activity under this code spans a broader range than the code name suggests—recent solicitations show municipalities and counties buying nursery stock (plugs, potted plants, trees, grass seed), site-preparation labor and materials for median improvements, chemical herbicide application services, and invasive exotic plant removal, all grouped under horticultural and landscape restoration work. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices (Altamonte Springs, Fairburn), county commissioners (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County), and special-purpose authorities (Marathon International Airport). Most solicitations are issued as ITBs or RFPs on an as-required basis with no guaranteed purchase quantities, typically covering one to three year contract terms with renewal options.

Recent activity clusters in Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs issued ITB 26085KY in August 2026 for landscaping plants and products (plugs, trees, 3-gallon potted plants, grass seed) with bids due July 29, 2026 and contract commencement October 1, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 26-8667 in June 2026 for plants, trees, and shrubs with historical annual expenditures around $300,000; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB2600339 for herbicide spraying and invasive species control services valued at $544,532.50 with bids due August 3, 2026; Monroe County issued RFP634 for invasive exotic plant removal at Marathon International Airport (approximately 35 acres, maximum contract value $300,000) with proposals due July 7, 2026; and the City of Fairburn issued IFB 26-013 for landscape median enhancements including decorative rock and plantings with bids due June 16, 2026. Bidders typically must hold Florida Department of Agriculture licenses (for herbicide application), submit proof of active business registration, provide three to five project references, maintain commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), and comply with E-Verify and drug-free workplace certifications.