NIGP 80355: Paging Systems, Loud Speaker Type

NIGP 80355 Paging Systems, Loud Speaker Type (Item) encompasses IP-based and analog paging infrastructure, mass notification systems, and PA system repair and maintenance services that state and local governments procure to support emergency communications, bell scheduling, intercom functionality, and facility announcements across school districts, hospitals, and municipal facilities. School districts dominate recent solicitation activity under this code, with K–12 systems issuing RFPs for comprehensive paging and mass notification deployments, audio system upgrades, and on-call repair services. State health agencies and municipal school boards also solicit under the code, typically for new installations or system overhauls tied to facility modernization or emergency preparedness initiatives. Scope of work ranges from brand-specific equipment procurement (such as UniFi cameras bundled with paging components) through full-service turnkey installations including design, cabling, programming, training, and multi-year support contracts. Vendors must often meet manufacturer authorization requirements, demonstrate K–12 or healthcare experience, provide references, and carry comprehensive insurance; many solicitations require on-site presence, emergency response capabilities within hours, and integration with existing VoIP or network infrastructure.

Geographic activity centers on the Midwest (Michigan school districts) and Southeast (Georgia and Florida), with additional recent solicitations from Connecticut and Texas. Representative opportunities include River Valley School District (Three Oaks, Michigan) issuing RFP RFPRVS2600000021141 for full IP paging, structured cabling, and mass notification with proposals due June 15, 2026; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0017138 for paging system installation at Rusk State Hospital with responses due March 31, 2026; Barrow County School District (Georgia) issuing RFP PE55065NONST2026000000078 for multi-campus audio system overhauls with proposals due February 26, 2026; and the City of New Haven Public Schools issuing IFB 2025-IFB-262 for on-call PA system repairs on a one-year renewable term. Valencia College District (Florida) issued RFP 2026-26 for college-wide classroom and conference room technology services, including paging components, with anticipated annual spending of $1.6 million and proposals due April 30, 2026. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified across these solicitations; many include local vendor preferences or standard compliance certification requirements.