UNSPSC 25173003: Interior railcar lighting

UNSPSC 25173003 Interior railcar lighting is a Commodity code that captures theatrical and venue lighting system installations, renovations, and maintenance work—not railroad or transit vehicle interior lighting. State and local governments procure under this code chiefly through school districts and municipalities seeking theatrical system upgrades, holiday lighting installations, and specialized stage rigging and lighting services. The work typically encompasses removal and installation of theatrical lighting fixtures, projection systems, motorized screens, digital media controls, house lighting control systems, and related programming and training. Bidders compete on system design, equipment quality, installer experience in theatrical spaces, compliance with electrical codes and NFPA standards, and ability to meet aggressive completion timelines with full warranty and parts-availability commitments. Florida school districts and cities dominate the recent activity, with mandatory pre-bid meetings, Florida Electrical Contractor (EC or ES) licensing requirements, proof of five years' continuous operation under the same legal entity, and demonstrated experience on at least two comparable theatrical lighting projects within five years emerging as standard qualification gates. General Liability Insurance minimums of $1 million per occurrence and $5 million aggregate, with the school district or municipality named as additional insured, are required on all awards.

The Pinellas County School District has issued two major theatrical lighting renovation ITBs since May 2026—Theater Lighting Renovations at Palm Harbor University High School (Solicitation 26CD020, due May 15, 2026, approximately $501,000 plus $50,000 contingency) and Theater Lighting Renovations 3 Locations (Solicitation 26CD008, due March 10, 2026, approximately $1,680,000 across Boca Ciega, East Lake, and Palm Harbor University high schools). The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida has posted an ITB for ongoing theatrical stage rigging, lighting, and sound systems installation, maintenance, supply, and repair services (ITB 27-0287, due August 11, 2026) with one-year term and two renewal options, firm hourly labor rates, and percentage discounts off MSRP for audio and lighting systems. The City of Gainesville solicited a contractor to design, furnish, install, maintain, and remove seasonal holiday lighting and decor in the downtown service area (GCRA260039AF, due July 6, 2026). Florida and Texas jurisdictions account for all recent visible activity; no other states or regions show current opportunities under this code.