UNSPSC 21101610: Soil covering machine

A machine that covers sections of field containing transplanted seedlings with vinyl or other material after harvest to prevent environmental pollution.

UNSPSC 21101610 Soil covering machine is a Commodity code that encompasses agricultural equipment for soil preparation and land management, including vertical tillage tools, disc harrows, and related heavy implements used by state natural resource agencies and local governments for wildlife habitat management, forestry stewardship, and facility maintenance. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show procurement of specialized agricultural implements—a Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources request for a 10-foot vertical tillage tool rated for 100–120 horsepower tractors with adjustable gang angles and hydraulic finishing attachments; an Illinois Department of Natural Resources bid for a wheeled disc harrow under federal Forest Stewardship Program funding; and related equipment maintenance and repair services. The issuing bodies span state resource management agencies (Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Illinois Department of Natural Resources), local government fleets (City of Lubbock, City of Little Rock), and school districts (Butts County School System for food and nutrition operations), with activity concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest.

Recent opportunities show geographic spread across Kentucky, Illinois, and Texas. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources issued RFB66027000001631 for a vertical tillage tool with bids due October 22, 2026, evaluated on price (90 points), delivery time in working days (5 points), and warranty period (5 points), with Kentucky resident preference and reciprocal preferences against nonresident bidders. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources solicited a disc harrow under CFDA #10.678 (Forest Stewardship Program) with bids due October 7, 2026, requiring certified dealers with service and parts departments and mandating compliance with federal labor standards and Buy America Act provisions. Both solicitations are one-time purchases for specific locations with no renewal options. Delivery specifications are tightly controlled—Kentucky requires F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed with one percent daily deductions for late delivery; Illinois requires transport width of 13 to 13.5 feet and 22-inch disc blades with 9-inch spacing. The code shows limited but active recent procurement among resource agencies and municipal fleets in the South and Midwest, with a focus on specialized equipment for habitat management and fleet maintenance rather than soil covering alone.