NIGP 80356: Paging Terminal, Solid State (Computerized)

NIGP 80356 Paging Terminal, Solid State (Computerized) is an Item code under which state and local governments solicit integrated classroom and conference room technology systems, encompassing the purchase, installation, programming, support, repair, and ongoing servicing of networked audio-visual and control equipment across multiple campus or facility locations. The scope includes wall or ceiling-mounted projectors, projection surfaces, interactive document cameras, loudspeakers, wireless display support, touch control panels, equipment cabinets, and system engineering and automation services — typically bundled as turnkey operations from full-service integrators or suppliers with established integration partnerships. Issuing bodies under this code include community college districts and other large multi-location institutions requiring standardized room configurations, managed service agreements, and dedicated on-site technical support with same-day or next-day response commitments.

Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 in April 2026 seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive classroom and conference room technology services across nine campus locations, serving approximately 900 rooms with an anticipated annual upgrade cycle of 50–75 rooms. The College has averaged $1.6 million in annual spending over the past five fiscal years and requires proposers to demonstrate five years of active business performing similar services, completion of at least ten projects within the last three years, dedicated account teams, local service capabilities, 24-hour on-site availability for high-priority requests, in-house warranty service for major manufacturers, and a full-time certified programmer on staff. The RFP specifies preferred equipment from manufacturers including Panasonic, Sony, Chief, Da-Lite, Extron, Elmo, JBL, Crestron, and Crown, with proposers required to submit percentage discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price. The contract structure spans an initial three-year term with optional extensions of two additional one-year periods, cumulative maximum five years. Proposals were due electronically April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, with a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 8, 2026, and questions deadline April 21, 2026.