UNSPSC 70141500: Crop production

UNSPSC 70141500 Crop production is a Class code under which state and local governments solicit landscape and grounds management services tied to vegetation establishment, maintenance, and ecological restoration. Recent activity shows municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts buying tree and shrub planting, hydroseeding and turf establishment, coastal dune restoration with native species, agricultural land leasing for hay and commodity crop production, and non-herbicide invasive species control across open space and natural lands. The City of Norwalk, Connecticut (RFP 4524, due August 4, 2026) is soliciting supply and planting of trees and shrubs at multiple municipal sites. Clayton County, Georgia issued ITB #26-60 (due June 16, 2026) for annual hydroseeding services covering mobilization, site preparation, grassing, soil amendments, and reapplication across roadways, parks, rights-of-way, and construction sites, with a minimum five-year contractor experience requirement and a 90% vegetative coverage guarantee within 90 days. Pinellas County, Florida released an ITB (due November 6, 2025) for dune planting services targeting eight beach segments using native coastal species, with unit pricing at $1.15 per 1-inch plant installation and an estimated total project cost of $1,801,881.18 including a 180-day warranty.

Recent opportunities cluster in Colorado, Georgia, Connecticut, and Florida. Boulder County Parks & Open Space Agricultural Resources Division has issued multiple RFPs since late March 2026 for agricultural land leases: the AHI Agricultural Lease (756 acres, RFP 27026, due April 21, 2026) with five-year terms and fixed rent beginning at $28,375 annually plus maintenance fees; the Wilkie Miller property (54.5 acres, RFP 27126, due April 24, 2026) at $1,100 annual rent with county-funded weed control reimbursement; and the James Construction property (31 acres, RFP 27426, due May 8, 2026) at $2,700 annually, all evaluated on sustainability alignment, operational suitability, agricultural experience, equipment, and financial viability with mandatory pre-proposal meetings and site visits. Boulder County also issued an RFI (RFI28526, due May 15, 2026) seeking non-herbicide cheatgrass control methods across 800 acres of natural lands, explicitly prohibiting herbicide applications while allowing cattle grazing and mechanical treatments. The Georgia Department of Transportation issued an RFQ (PE48401RFQ2026000000601, due July 16, 2026) for environmental support services that includes ecology and cultural resources documentation relevant to land and vegetation management. Activity reflects growing emphasis on ecological restoration, organic agricultural operations, sustainability metrics, and integrated land management across municipal and county jurisdictions.