UNSPSC 55111512: Music on tape or compact disc

UNSPSC 55111512 Music on tape or compact disc is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement practice encompasses audio-visual systems, recording equipment, and related media distribution services for municipal facilities. The City of St. Marys, Georgia is soliciting proposals for audio-visual services under this code, though the actual scope — design, installation, and support of integrated audio-visual systems for council chambers and courtrooms — extends well beyond recorded music in any traditional sense. State and local governments use codes in this family to procure audio and video systems for government meetings, public-facing events, and facilities requiring live capture, streaming, accessibility compliance, and archival capability. Issuing bodies under this code span city governments and municipal authorities managing meeting facilities and public access infrastructure.

The City of St. Marys RFP, posted June 16, 2026 with responses due July 17, 2026, exemplifies current demand. The city is requesting two separate options: a baseline audio-visual system with 12 microphones, two cameras, live closed captioning, ADA-compliant hearing-assist devices, visual timers, and five-year equipment refresh cycles; and an expanded option adding individual council-member monitors, YouTube streaming with live captioning, hallway displays, and extended audio coverage throughout City Hall. The vendor must provide design, installation, setup, and ongoing technical support with a Service License Agreement, warranty, and demonstrated experience implementing similar municipal systems. Evaluation weighs expertise and experience in audio-visual technology (25 points), range of services and support capacity (20 points), qualifications (20 points), familiarity with municipal government laws and regulations (15 points), cost and schedule (10 points), completeness of response (5 points), and professional reputation (5 points). Preference goes to vendors with local government background. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2026, and City Council consideration is anticipated for August 3, 2026, with final selection subject to Mayor and City Council approval on August 17, 2026.