UNSPSC 55111511: Motion pictures on video tape

UNSPSC 55111511 Motion pictures on video tape is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure videography and photography services, including forensic documentation, crime scene imaging, and general audiovisual content creation. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies use this code to acquire professional videographer and photographer services on both master-price-agreement and annual-contract bases, often with multi-year renewal options. The work typically requires vendors to hold professional licenses, maintain specified insurance coverage (general liability of $1,000,000 or higher is standard), and demonstrate relevant experience in specialized domains such as forensic work. Issuing bodies range from state purchasing offices to cities, counties, and municipal libraries, with pricing generally set either through mini-bid competition among pre-qualified vendors or through a separate cost-proposal evaluation within the RFP process.

Recent activity spans Rhode Island, Texas, and Georgia. The State of Rhode Island established Master Price Agreement 213 for videographer services (RFP posted August 17, 2026, proposals due September 14, 2026), intended for statewide use by state entities, municipalities, and political subdivisions, with multiple awards and pricing determined at the task level rather than upfront. The City of Brownsville, Texas issued an RFP for library collection materials and services (posted August 15, 2026, due September 15, 2026) that includes audiovisual materials alongside print resources and processing services. Clayton County, Georgia solicited professional general and forensic photography services under RFP 26-72 (posted June 4, 2026, due July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST), requiring a minimum of three years' forensic-photography experience, with evaluation weighted 25 percent to cost and 25 percent to understanding of scope, and oral presentations potentially adding up to 15 points to the overall score. The Clayton County contract includes one-year initial term with four optional successive one-year renewals.