UNSPSC 21101527: Stump cutting machine

Machine which removes tree stumps with motorized blades

UNSPSC 21101527 Stump cutting machine is a Commodity code for equipment used in tree removal and grounds maintenance work that state and local governments buy primarily through competitive sealed-bid and RFP processes. Recent solicitations show procurement bodies acquiring stump grinding, stump removal, and related tree-cutting equipment as part of broader arboricultural and landscape maintenance contracts. The City of Sacramento, City of Bridgeport, City of Pasadena, City of New Carrollton, City of Charlotte, and Collier County have all posted recent opportunities where stump removal or grinding is a named deliverable. Work typically includes removal of tree stumps to specified depths (often two feet above grade or ground level), debris disposal, site restoration, and compliance with local environmental and safety regulations. Issuing bodies span municipalities, county governments, and independent school districts, with tree maintenance contracts appearing across all three categories. Most recent opportunities are issued as ITBs (Invitation to Bid) or RFPs with competitive award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Insurance, bonding, and prevailing wage compliance are standard contractual requirements; many jurisdictions require arborist certification and valid contractor licensing (commonly C-49, C-61, or D-49 classifications in states that use them).

Geographic activity clusters in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida, with additional activity in New Mexico. Representative recent opportunities include Sacramento County's South Sacramento Sidewalk Gap Closure Tree Removal Project (IFB 41021, due October 22, 2026, estimated $110,000, requiring prevailing wage and liquidated damages of $2,800 per calendar day); City of Bridgeport's Citywide Tree Maintenance & Arboricultural Services (RFP CWB013279, due September 15, 2026, on-call basis with annual not-to-exceed of $100,000); City of Pasadena's Citywide Tree and Stump Removal (IFB 2023IFBLM685, due October 19, 2023, three-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions, capacity to remove up to 400 trees and stumps per contract year); City of New Carrollton's Stump Grinding and Turf Restoration Services (due August 14, 2026, addressing approximately 310 stumps); and Collier County's Furnish, Install Trees, Palms and Additional Services (ITB 25-8517, due June 26, 2026, three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, local-vendor preference available). A stump-grinding-focused opportunity from the City of Charlotte (RFP due July 23, 2026) and a comprehensive landscaping maintenance contract from Santa Fe Regional Airport (ITB FY26-ITB-037, ten-year contract with tree removal and stump grinding among line items) round out recent activity. The code shows steady mid-level demand across multiple jurisdictions and geographic regions.