UNSPSC 10502943: Fresh cut podocarpus

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

UNSPSC 10502943 Fresh cut podocarpus is a Commodity code covering fresh horticultural materials that state and local governments procure for landscaping, grounds beautification, and ecological restoration. In practice, recent solicitations show that purchasing under this code spans a broader range of plant materials than the code name alone suggests—including ornamental shrubs, groundcovers, grasses, potted annuals, trees, and plugs sourced from licensed Florida nurseries and delivered on an as-needed basis. Cities, counties, and special-purpose districts issue the majority of opportunities, with Florida jurisdictions dominating the recent activity. The City of Altamonte Springs posted ITB 26-085-KY in August 2026 seeking bids on landscaping plants and products (annuals, potted plants, plugs, grass seeds, and trees) on an as-needed, when-needed basis with response due July 29, 2026, allowing bidders to propose on one or more of four product groups and awarding by group to the lowest-cost responsive bidder. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited bids under ITB 26-8667 in June 2026 for plants, trees, and shrubs for the Pelican Bay Services Division, encompassing 78 line items of ornamental plants, shrubs, grasses, native Florida species, and sod with historical annual expenditures approximating $300,000, response due July 8, 2026. Both jurisdictions require bidders to source from properly licensed Florida nurseries, maintain specified commercial general liability insurance, and deliver within specified timeframes (typically ten to fifteen days for in-stock items).

The code shows activity concentrated in Florida, particularly among county and municipal procurement offices. Collier County, the City of Altamonte Springs, and Hillsborough County (which issued a related herbicide spraying and planting RFQ in July 2026) appear as recent repeat buyers. Most opportunities are structured as as-needed or requirements contracts with fixed pricing based on catalog discounts or unit prices, one- to three-year initial terms, renewal options, and no guaranteed minimum purchase volumes. Landscape and grounds contractors, nursery suppliers, and vegetation management services all participate in this market segment. Insurance and compliance requirements are standard across issuing bodies, typically including $500,000 to $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, E-Verify enrollment, drug-free workplace certification, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Activity appears seasonal, with solicitations clustering around spring and summer months when government grounds maintenance and capital improvement projects ramp up.