UNSPSC 52161512: Loudspeakers

UNSPSC 52161512 Loudspeakers is a Commodity code that encompasses the procurement of speaker systems and integrated audio components—often as part of larger audio-visual or sound-reinforcement system installations—for civic facilities, educational institutions, and public venues. State and local governments soliciting under this code are buying complete sound systems for stadiums, performing arts centers, conference rooms, school cafeterias and gymnasiums, libraries, and outdoor arenas, typically as turnkey installations that bundle equipment supply, design, installation, integration, programming, and warranty support rather than speakers alone. Issuing bodies include municipal recreation and parks departments, county school districts, municipal utilities commissions, city library systems, university facilities, and county parks authorities. The work spans both new installations and system upgrades, with contractors bearing responsibility for end-to-end delivery of operational systems including design, cabling infrastructure, equipment racks, mounting hardware, controls, and operator training.

Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, Texas, Utah, Georgia, and Connecticut. The City of Orlando issued RFP 260476 due July 31, 2026, for a turn-key Bowl Audio System Upgrade at Camping World Stadium, including main bowl loudspeaker systems and delay systems. The University of Texas at Austin posted multiple RFPs—RFP 721-26074 (due May 15, 2026) and RFP 721-26039 (due February 27, 2026)—for Bass Concert Hall and McCullough Theater audio renovation spanning sound reinforcement systems, consoles, wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, and acoustic treatment across phased 24-month installation timelines. The Barrow County School District in Georgia issued RFP PE55065NONST2026000000078 (due February 26, 2026) for audio system upgrades across eight school facilities including cafeteria and gymnasium systems. Valencia College District in Florida posted RFP 2026-26 (due April 30, 2026) for college-wide classroom and conference room technology services serving approximately 900 rooms across nine campuses, with historical annual spending averaging $1.6 million. The New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission issued ITB 12-26 (due May 13, 2026) for design and installation of an integrated audio-visual system for the DeBerry Conference Room. Tooele County Parks & Recreation in Utah solicited RFP DF2607 (due February 7, 2026) for a motorized arena sound system at The Peak Sports & Entertainment Complex with July 1, 2026, installation deadline.