NIGP 80365: Record Players (Phonographs, Record Changers,) and Accessories

NIGP 80365 Record Players (Phonographs, Record Changers, and Accessories), an Item code, does not reflect the actual scope of state and local procurement activity under this code. Recent solicitations show that governments are buying comprehensive classroom and conference room technology systems—including projectors, interactive document cameras, control panels, loudspeakers, wireless display infrastructure, and related audiovisual integration services—rather than legacy audio playback equipment. The scope encompasses purchase, installation, programming, repair, and ongoing support delivered as turnkey operations or through vendor integration partnerships. Issuing bodies include higher-education institutions such as community college districts.

Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026, seeking a qualified firm to provide classroom and conference room technology services across nine campus locations and approximately 900 rooms, with proposals due April 30, 2026. The College anticipates upgrading 50–75 rooms annually and has averaged $1.6 million in annual spending over the past five fiscal years. The contract runs for an initial three-year term with optional two one-year extensions, up to five years total. Respondents must demonstrate five years of relevant business experience, completion of at least ten similar projects within the last three years, and maintain a dedicated account team with a full-time certified programmer on staff. Service requirements include same-day response for high-priority issues, 24-hour on-site visits when requested, local technical support, and one-year minimum warranty on parts and labor. Evaluation uses a three-phase approach weighted to qualifications (10%), experience and references (20%), operating plan and location (10%), submittal completeness (20%), price and discounts (15%), and demonstrated capability (25%), followed by interviews and contract negotiations. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, with a questions deadline of April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.