UNSPSC 39112400: Stage and studio lighting dimming and control devices

UNSPSC 39112400 Stage and studio lighting dimming and control devices, a Class code, encompasses theatrical lighting systems, auditorium and theater lighting controls, and stage lighting equipment that state and local governments procure for performing arts facilities, school auditoria, and multipurpose venues. Recent opportunities show school districts as the primary buyers, with Pinellas County School District and Forsyth County Schools soliciting dedicated theatrical lighting work, while maintenance and electrical contractors also bid on lighting control systems as part of broader facility services. The scope spans both equipment supply—LED fixtures, dimming controls, video projection systems, and house lighting control panels—and installation with training and commissioning. School districts require five years of operational history and theatrical experience from bidders; one opportunity mandated Florida electrical licensing with a specialized theatrical stage lighting credential and a 50-mile office proximity requirement.

Solicitation activity clusters in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California, with the strongest recent concentration among Florida school districts. Pinellas County School District issued two separate lighting opportunities within five months: Theater Lighting Renovations (ITB #26-CD-020, due May 15, 2026, valued at approximately $501,000) for a complete system overhaul including disconnection, new lighting installation, video projection, house lighting controls, and sixteen hours of training; and Electrical Maintenance Repair Services (Solicitation 26CD037, due October 8, 2026, estimated at $400,000 annually) covering auditorium, theater, and sports field lighting with 24/7 emergency response. Forsyth County Schools sought Theatre Lighting bids for the FCS Performing Arts Center (B26-11, due September 18, 2026), though scope details were not disclosed. Bay Waveland School District in Mississippi solicited auditorium lighting upgrades (3170036006, due June 23, 2026) under a stipulated-sum contract structure. Performance bonds, general liability coverage with $1 to $2 million per-occurrence limits, and Level 2 background screening for school access are standard requirements across these procurements.