UNSPSC 10502901: Fresh cut acanthus or cordone

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

UNSPSC 10502901 Fresh cut acanthus or cordone is a Commodity code that represents state and local procurement of ornamental plant materials and landscaping supplies for public grounds beautification, restoration, and maintenance. Recent opportunities under this code show state and local governments purchasing native and non-native plants, shrubs, groundcovers, and dune vegetation for median improvements, coastal dune stabilization, interior municipal spaces, and right-of-way beautification. The issuing bodies span counties (Collier County and Monroe County, Florida; DeKalb County, Georgia), cities (Fairburn and McKinney), and educational cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). Collier County appears as a repeat buyer, issuing at least two separate solicitations for plant materials and dune restoration services in 2026. The scope of work ranges from supply-only contracts to turnkey installation with maintenance warranties, with contractors frequently required to source materials from licensed Florida nurseries, comply with state horticultural standards, and provide multi-year maintenance or warranty coverage.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with additional volume through Texas educational cooperatives. Collier County, Florida issued ITB 26-8667 (due July 8, 2026) for plants, trees, and shrubs for Pelican Bay Services Division, requesting unit pricing for 78 line items of ornamental plants and sod with historical annual expenditures around $300,000 and a three-year contract term with two optional one-year renewals. The same county issued a Quick Quote procurement in March 2026 for Pelican Bay Bay Colony Dune Plantings, a nature-based coastal restoration project encompassing approximately 56,250 native dune plants across 225,000 square feet. The City of Fairburn, Georgia issued IFB 26-013 (due June 16, 2026) for landscape enhancements within four roadway medians, specifying shrub plantings and groundcover installation with a mandatory site visit on May 28, 2026. Monroe County, Florida solicited invasive exotic plant removal and restoration services at Marathon International Airport under RFP634 (due July 7, 2026), with a maximum contract value of $300,000 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on June 3, 2026. The City of McKinney, Texas issued ITB 26-42 (due February 25, 2026) for interior plant services at City Hall, offering bidders a local business presence consideration application for firms with principal places of business in McKinney.