UNSPSC 45111817: Character generator

Equipment that makes the characters or drawings shown on the television screen.

UNSPSC 45111817 Character generator (Commodity) describes audio and video presentation and recording equipment, though recent state and local solicitations reveal the code is actually being applied to comprehensive audio-visual systems integration, installation, and support services — far broader than character generators alone. State and local governments use this code to procure turnkey A/V upgrades for government chambers, courtrooms, conference rooms, and event spaces; live production and streaming services; equipment procurement with installation labor; and ongoing maintenance and technical support. The work ranges from specialized single-purpose installations (a courtroom refresh with specific microphone and camera configurations) to multi-site district-wide contracts covering hundreds of facilities.

Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include cities (Holly Hill, Orlando, Arlington, Tybee Island, St. Marys, College Park), counties (Orange, Volusia, Wake, Gwinnett, Collin, Hillsborough, Marion), school districts (Fort Bend ISD, Clarkston Community Schools, Northside ISD, Dallas ISD, Walled Lake Consolidated, Cleveland Metropolitan), higher education institutions (Auraria Higher Education Center, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay), special districts (City Colleges of Chicago, Central Health), and quasi-governmental authorities (Georgia World Congress Center Authority, Atlanta Regional Commission, Railroad Commission of Texas, Texas A&M University System). Geographic spread spans Florida (Holly Hill, Volusia County, Orange County, Marion County), Georgia (Gwinnett, Gwinnett, Tybee Island, St. Marys, Atlanta), Colorado (Denver), Texas (Arlington, Dallas, Collin County, Orange County, San Antonio, Austin), California (Santa Monica, State of California), Michigan (Clarkston, Walled Lake, Center Line), Ohio (Cleveland), Illinois (Chicago), North Carolina (Wake County), Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Holly Hill RFP (26PW01) for Commission Chambers and Large Conference Room A/V system upgrades including wireless microphones, ceiling speakers, intelligent cameras, and sound bars, due February 11, 2026; Orange County Sheriff-Coroner IFB (#0603146703MB) for emergency generator service and repairs across 33 facilities with one-hour emergency response and 24/7 availability, due November 12, 2026; Fort Bend Independent School District RFP (27011RA) for athletics A/V equipment and solutions, due November 16, 2026; Volusia County RFP (26-P-33JRD) for Emergency Operations Center A/V and IT renovations including Crestron control, structured cabling, and five-year maintenance, due February 5, 2026; and City of Dahlonega RFP (PE69315NONST2026000000013) for Council Chambers A/V upgrades with wireless presentation, video conferencing, recording, and system documentation, due October 23, 2026. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are active — the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TIPS) consortium posted a framework solicitation (260901) for audio visual equipment and services on October 16, 2026 for use by multiple Texas state and local entities — and represent a significant share of activity in this code space.