UNSPSC 27112047: High branch shears

A shear that can cut branches at the height of tall trees whose branches are straight and thick, and grow very high.

UNSPSC 27112047 High branch shears is a Commodity code representing hand-held and powered pruning equipment that state and local governments procure as part of broader grounds maintenance and landscaping operations. Recent solicitations show that this code captures equipment used across institutional and municipal grounds-keeping operations, from college campuses to transit facilities to flood-control districts. Issuing bodies include community colleges, cities, counties, and special-purpose districts such as flood control authorities and transportation authorities. The code appears in procurement bundles that bundle hand tools, powered equipment, tractors, mowers, and landscape supplies into single multi-line-item contracts, with vendors expected to supply discounts off manufacturer list prices and maintain local service presence. Grounds maintenance contracts typically run three to five years with potential renewal options and often trigger federal compliance requirements—including HUD Section 3 labor targets, Davis-Bacon wage certifications, and MWBE participation plans—when they involve federal grant funding.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Florida based on recent postings. The Collin County Community College District (Texas) issued ITB FY2024ITB037 on June 18, 2024, for grounds equipment, parts, and supplies across ten campuses, with bids due July 10, 2024, and an estimated annual expenditure of $48,000 over a three-year term. The Harris County Flood Control District (Texas) released ITB 250389 on February 6, 2026, for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, mowing, and related items, with bids due March 2, 2026, supported by federal grants from FEMA and HUD, requiring Section 3 labor compliance and MWBE utilization plans. The City of Dallas County (Texas) posted solicitation 50426 on March 10, 2026, for sod furnishment and installation, with bids due March 31, 2026. The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (Florida) issued ITB No. 24-011 on April 30, 2025, for bus wash blowers at its Myrtle Avenue Operations Campus, reflecting specialized equipment procurement within the grounds maintenance envelope. No recent opportunities in other states appear in the current posting activity.