UNSPSC 43211518: Multi screen computer

A computer that has a main body with several monitors in a single system to simultaneously operate different application programs.

UNSPSC 43211518 Multi screen computer is a Commodity code that encompasses desktop and laptop refresh procurements, student device rollouts, specialized workstations, and integrated technology systems tailored to educational institutions and local government operations. State and local buyers under this code range from large school districts procuring thousands of student Chromebooks and Windows laptops to county jails installing inmate communication systems with integrated tablet networks, city governments refreshing aging PC fleets, and regional education service centers and community colleges purchasing classroom technology suites. School districts represent the dominant buyer segment, with recent solicitations for student Chromebook devices appearing across Georgia (Toombs County, Columbia County, Gwinnett County Public Schools, Bibb County), Mississippi (DeSoto County, Covington County), and Florida (Troup County System, Seminole County). County and municipal governments also participate regularly—Sauk County, Wisconsin sought a complete inmate phone and tablet system; Pasco County, Florida and the City of Tampa solicited enterprise PC hardware and maintenance services; and the City of Austin requested specialized audio equipment for station alerting systems. Fairfax County, Virginia is procuring IT hardware and services for both the county government and school system on an as-needed basis. The State of California Department of General Services established a brand-only framework for computer hardware serving state agencies. Recent opportunities reveal a split between volume K-12 device purchases with managed services and specialized deployments: school districts typically buy 200 to 3,500 units of Chromebooks or Windows devices with educational pricing, warranty, and asset tagging; some procurements include Chrome Education Upgrade licensing or Microsoft Autopilot enrollment integration. Demand usage and as-needed contracts dominate, with districts reserving the right to purchase additional units at firm pricing for 12 months post-award.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast—Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida account for the plurality of school district solicitations, with additional procurements in Texas, Wisconsin, California, and Virginia. The School District of Manatee County, Florida is establishing a five-year catalog discount contract for technology equipment and services beginning May 1, 2026. Representative current opportunities include Toombs County Board of Education requesting approximately 3,500 Chrome OS devices and 200 Windows devices, proposals due February 20, 2026; Troup County School System seeking 2,000 to 2,300 student Chromebooks with proposals due June 26, 2026; DeSoto County School Board soliciting desktop computers and monitors (300–1,200 units) with an electronic reverse auction on July 2, 2026; Sauk County, Wisconsin issuing an RFP for an inmate telephone, video visitation, kiosk, and tablet system with proposals due August 26, 2026; and Academy for Classical Education in Macon, Georgia requesting technology equipment including interactive panels, surveillance systems, teacher laptops, mini PCs, monitors, and managed services, proposals due July 1, 2026. Fairfax County, Virginia's RFP for IT hardware and services on behalf of both the county government and public schools has proposals due July 13, 2026. Pasco County, Florida requested enterprise desktop, laptop, docking station, and monitor hardware with maintenance services, quotes due June 23, 2026. The City of Tampa's technology refresh bid for HP equipment (Project 26-P-00078) closed January 16, 2026 with an estimated contract value of $550,000, including a five percent bid discount for certified Small Local Business Enterprises. Pricing competition is tight across school district and government procurements; best-value evaluation typically weights cost at 20–50 percent, with experience, compliance, references, and delivery speed making up the remainder. Warranty and accidental damage protection strength, device longevity (Auto Update Expiration dates), and technical specifications command significant evaluation points in student device solicitations. Most school districts require delivery by end of summer (August–October) to meet school-year startup deadlines and enforce firm pricing for 45 days to one year post-award.