UNSPSC 50407300: Roots and Tubers

Tubers are enlarged structures in some plant species used as storage organs for nutrients. They are used for the plant's perennation (survival of the winter or dry months), to provide energy and nutrients for regrowth during the next growing season,

UNSPSC 50407300 Roots and Tubers—a Class code—describes agricultural commodities that state and local governments procure for landscaping, habitat restoration, and horticultural projects. Recent activity shows that this code captures native plant material, shrubs, trees, and groundcover species supplied and installed by qualified nurseries and landscape contractors across Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and California jurisdictions. State and local issuing bodies range from county commissioners and municipal departments to special water districts, transit authorities, and school systems; Collier County, Florida, and city and county parks and utilities departments account for several recent solicitations.

The scope of work is dominated by site-specific plantings rather than bulk commodity procurement. Clean Water Services (Oregon) requested a three-year growing contract for native plant material to support watershed enhancement through an RFP due July 17, 2026. Collier County requested plants, trees, and shrubs for the Pelican Bay Services Division under ITB 26-8667 (due July 8, 2026), covering 78 line items of ornamental plants, shrubs, native Florida species, and sod in multiple container sizes, with annual historical spend around $300,000. The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, sought supply and planting of trees and shrubs at various locations (RFP due August 4, 2026). Collier County also issued a Quick Quote for Pelican Bay Clam Bay Mangrove Restoration (due May 12, 2026) covering approximately 4,766 native coastal plants across 7 acres of shoreline. The City of Pembroke Pines solicited driving range re-turfing services including Paspalum Supreme sod installation under an RFQ (due July 16, 2026). Most solicitations require suppliers to be Florida-licensed nurseries or contractors with three to five years of demonstrated experience, E-Verify enrollment, and insurance coverage ranging from $1 million to $2 million in general liability. Pricing is typically submitted as unit costs per plant, tree size, or service line item; contracts are structured with three-year initial terms and optional one- or two-year renewals with price adjustments tied to CPI or subject to county review. Award is consistently made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, often with secondary and tertiary awards to establish multiple suppliers. Geographic concentration is heaviest in Florida (Collier, Brevard, Orange, Hillsborough, Lee counties) and extends to Connecticut, Oregon, Georgia, Texas, and California, with recent high-activity clustering in Southwest Florida municipalities and county operations supporting watershed, parks, and transit beautification initiatives.