UNSPSC 70141900: Crop harvesting

UNSPSC 70141900 Crop harvesting is a Class code that spans labor-intensive agricultural production work including seed extraction, cone harvesting, tree and shrub planting, and invasive species management on public lands. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through special-purpose districts, state agricultural and forestry agencies, and county park and open space departments. Work includes cone harvesting and seed processing at state seed orchards, municipal street tree planting with year-round establishment maintenance, agricultural land leasing for habitat and mitigation purposes, hydroseeding for erosion control and vegetation restoration across parks and rights-of-way, and non-herbicide invasive species control on conservation lands. Contractors commonly supply labor only with the government providing equipment and supplies, or furnish complete services including materials and installation. Performance requirements often emphasize quality outcomes (vegetative coverage guarantees, habitat suitability), compliance with prevailing wage standards when federally funded, and multi-year maintenance obligations. Insurance and bonding requirements are standard; contractors typically must demonstrate relevant experience through references from governmental or private entities.

Recent activity appears geographically dispersed across the Southeast (Florida, Georgia), Mid-Atlantic (Connecticut), Southwest (California), and Mountain West (Colorado), with no single jurisdiction dominating solicitation volume. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted an ITB on August 12, 2026 for seed harvesting, extraction, and processing labor at Munson Seed Orchard in Milton, Florida, with bids due August 27, 2026, requiring ten laborers for approximately 54 working days October through December 2026 at a firm fixed unit price per day. The City of Jackson, Michigan issued an RFQ on September 30, 2026 (Rebid #2) for furnishing, delivering, and planting approximately 200 street trees across 37 specified species for spring 2027, with one-year establishment maintenance included, Davis-Bacon Act compliance required, and contract award anticipated October 20, 2026. The Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency solicited agricultural leases on September 21, 2026 for approximately 460 acres across seven properties in the Natomas Basin, with proposals due September 18, 2026, targeting conservation-oriented operators with two years of documented experience. Clayton County, Georgia posted an ITB for hydroseeding services on May 8, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 deadline and automatic renewal options for four successive one-year terms.