UNSPSC 45111719: Audio monitor

A type of device that is designed to monitor particularly or simultaneously for the sound of each channel after inputting several channels of audio signal on a number of equipment.

UNSPSC 45111719 Commodity code Audio monitor names a single product or service line within a broader audio equipment category, but state and local buyers using this code are actually soliciting comprehensive audio-visual system integration, installation, and support services that span design, equipment procurement, infrastructure deployment, programming, training, and ongoing maintenance across facilities ranging from courtrooms and council chambers to stadiums, emergency operations centers, and education environments. The code sees steady activity from cities, counties, school districts, and special-purpose authorities, with recent solicitations reflecting a shift toward turnkey, integrated solutions rather than equipment-only purchases.

State and local issuing bodies pursuing audio-visual work under this code include municipalities (Holly Hill and Tybee Island, Florida; Arlington and Santa Monica, California; Dahlonega and St. Marys, Georgia; Orlando, Florida), counties (Volusia and Gwinnett, Georgia; Wake, North Carolina; Collin, Texas; Harris, Texas), school districts (Fort Bend ISD, Texas; Clarkston Community Schools, Michigan; Northside ISD, Texas; City Colleges of Chicago; Fulton County Schools, Georgia), transit and facility authorities (Georgia World Congress Center Authority; Auraria Higher Education Center, Colorado), and specialized procurement consortia (Texas TIPS cooperative, Cooperative Purchasing Agency serving 35 Georgia school systems). Geographic concentration is heaviest in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and California, with secondary activity across the Upper Midwest and regional higher education systems. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Holly Hill, Florida's Commission Chambers Audio/Video System Upgrade (26PW01, RFP, due February 11, 2026) procuring nine wireless microphone systems, Dante audio processors, intelligent cameras, and installation across two spaces with 12-month warranty; Volusia County's Emergency Operations Center A/V and IT Renovations (26P33JRD, RFP, due February 5, 2026) seeking turnkey information distribution system design, electrical infrastructure, structured cabling, and five-year maintenance with optional renewals; the City of Dahlonga, Georgia's Council Chambers A/V System Upgrades (PE69315NONST2026000000013, RFP, due October 23, 2026) covering system design, four display upgrades, video conferencing, recording infrastructure, and acoustic treatment; and Fort Bend ISD's Athletics Audio & Visual Equipment solicitation (RFP27011RA, due November 16, 2026) seeking audio-visual solutions and related services for district athletics applications. Pricing structures reflect risk allocation: fixed turnkey awards with milestone payments and retainage (Orlando stadium sound system); not-to-exceed cooperative or as-needed frameworks with hourly rates and per-event tiering (Central Health, Travis County); and term contracts with indefinite quantity for ongoing replacement and repair (Northside ISD, NISD classroom projectors and AV equipment). Set-asides and preferences are inconsistent across jurisdictions—some include MBE/WBE participation goals (City Colleges of Chicago at 25% MBE/7% WBE; Dallas ISD at 30% SBE aspirational; Texas A&M System RFQ at 2% HUB/VetHUB), while others carry VBE preferences (Orlando at 2 points) or local living wage requirements (Santa Monica, Travis County). Evaluation criteria emphasize technical capability, experience with similar facilities, references, and project approach over price alone, with many RFPs allocating 30–50% weight to qualifications and only 10–20% to cost. Mandatory qualifications typically include three to five years of documented AV system integration experience, manufacturer certifications (Crestron, Biamp, Shure, QSC), professional liability and general liability insurance at $1–5 million limits, and ability to provide site-level technical support and staff training. The activity signals strong demand for mid-market AV integrators positioned to handle complex, multi-discipline projects in public sector environments where system reliability, ADA compliance, cybersecurity integration, and long-term maintenance are non-negotiable.