The PSC Code S217, Housekeeping - Interior Plantscaping, encompasses services related to the installation, maintenance, and care of interior plants within government facilities. This includes tasks such as planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, pest control, and decorative arrangement of indoor plants to enhance the aesthetic and environmental quality of office buildings, courthouses, hospitals, and other federal properties. The services ensure that interior plants are healthy, well-maintained, and contribute positively to indoor air quality and ambiance. Government agencies utilize this PSC to contract professional horticultural and landscaping firms capable of providing specialized interior plantscaping services that meet federal standards for safety and environmental compliance.

Typical Buyers & Agencies for PSC S217

Federal agencies with significant office space, including the General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other large civilian agencies, frequently procure under PSC S217. These buyers seek to maintain the appearance and functionality of their indoor environments, promoting employee well-being and compliance with facility management standards. The use of interior plantscaping services supports federal sustainability goals and enhances workplace morale, making these services a priority in government facility management contracts.

Common Contract Types for PSC S217

Contracts for PSC S217 services are typically awarded as firm-fixed-price or indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, depending on the scope and duration of the plantscaping requirements. Procurement methods may include competitive sealed bidding or negotiated procurements, often under GSA schedules or agency-specific contracting vehicles. Task orders are common for ongoing maintenance services, while one-time installation projects may be procured via single-award contracts. Contractors are expected to provide trained horticultural professionals and comply with all environmental and safety regulations.

Plain-Language Breakdown for PSC S217

Covers installation and ongoing maintenance of indoor plants in government facilities.
Frequently used by agencies managing large office buildings and healthcare centers.
Contracts range from one-time installations to recurring maintenance agreements.
Typical contract types include firm-fixed-price and IDIQ task orders.
Closely related to NAICS codes 561730 and 561790 for landscaping and building services.
Supports federal goals for sustainable and healthy indoor environments.

Related Categories for PSC S217

Other categories at the same level as S217

S201 HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Custodial Janitorial Services

S202 HOUSEKEEPING- FIRE PROTECTION

Fire Protection Services

S203 HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD

Food Services

S204 HOUSEKEEPING- FUELING AND OTHER PETROLEUM

Fueling and Other Petroleum Services - Excluding Storage

S205 HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services

S206 HOUSEKEEPING- GUARD

Guard Services

S207 HOUSEKEEPING- INSECT/RODENT CONTROL

Insect and Rodent Control Services

S208 HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services

S209 HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING

Laundry and DryCleaning Services

S211 HOUSEKEEPING- SURVEILLANCE

Surveillance Services

S212 HOUSEKEEPING- SOLID FUEL HANDLING

Solid Fuel Handling Services

S214 HOUSEKEEPING- CARPET LAYING/CLEANING

Carpet Laying and Cleaning

S215 HOUSEKEEPING- WAREHOUSING/STORAGE

Warehousing and Storage Services

S216 HOUSEKEEPING- FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Facilities Operations Support Services

S218 HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW REMOVAL/SALT

Snow Removal/Salt Service (also spreading aggregate or other snow melting material)

S222 HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE

Waste Treatment and Storage

S299 HOUSEKEEPING- OTHER

Other Housekeeping Services

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