UNSPSC 10502118: Fresh cut ribbon grass

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

UNSPSC 10502118 Fresh cut ribbon grass (Commodity) encompasses landscaping grass seed, sod, and related turf products that state and local governments purchase for grounds maintenance, right-of-way beautification, and habitat restoration. Recent solicitations show demand for grass seed in bulk quantities (30 units or more annually) alongside sod and groundcover products, often bundled with shrubs, ornamental plants, and related landscape materials on as-needed, when-needed contract terms. Issuing bodies span cities, counties, and special-purpose authorities across Florida and Georgia. The City of Altamonte Springs, Florida (ITB 26-085-KY, due July 29, 2026) sought bids for multiple landscaping product groups including three types of grass seed at 30 units each, alongside plugs, potted plants, and trees, with delivery required within 15 days for in-stock items. Collier County, Florida (ITB 26-8667, due July 8, 2026) bid plants, trees, shrubs, and sod for the Pelican Bay Services Division, with approximately $300,000 in estimated annual expenditures across 78 line items including grasses and groundcover in various container sizes. Fairburn, Georgia (IFB 26-013, due June 16, 2026) solicited landscape median improvements including 968 square feet of Variegated Lilyturf groundcover in 4-inch pots alongside shrubs and decorative rock. Monroe County, Florida (RFP 634, due July 7, 2026) requested invasive exotic plant removal services across 35 acres at Marathon International Airport, encompassing initial treatment and three follow-up maintenance cycles over a 12-month period, with a maximum contract value of $300,000.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with the majority of opportunities posted between May and August 2026. All solicitations required proof of active business registration, valid insurance coverage (generally $500,000 to $1 million per occurrence for general liability), E-Verify enrollment, and compliance with state and local nondiscrimination requirements. Most opportunities were issued as ITBs or IFBs with lump-sum, unit-price, or hourly billing models; contract terms typically ranged from one to three years with optional renewals. Delivery requirements were FOB Destination within 10 to 15 days for in-stock items, with delivery to specified municipal or county facilities. Collier County applied a potential local-vendor preference for entities with a physical address in Collier or Lee County, though documentation ambiguity on preference applicability was present. All recent opportunities emphasized that purchase quantities were not guaranteed and varied based on as-required departmental needs, with annual expenditure estimates ranging from $300,000 to $544,532.