UNSPSC 56101703: Desks

UNSPSC 56101703 Desks (Commodity) encompasses specialized and general-purpose work surfaces state and local governments procure for office, educational, dispatch, and administrative operations. Recent solicitations show procurement spanning sit-stand dispatch consoles with monitor mounts and cable management for 24/7/365 operations, classroom and lab desks for educational facilities, office task desks and L-shaped workstations for administrative agencies, and furniture packages for mixed-use environments including student housing and security operations. Issuing bodies include state agencies (Oregon Department of Transportation, Texas Office of the Attorney General, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Facilities Commission), school districts (Greene County School District), cities (Philadelphia), and cooperative purchasing consortia (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington-state and multi-state participating entities). Work ranges from single-location micro purchases under $45,000 to multi-jurisdiction cooperative agreements establishing statewide or regional contracting vehicles.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Pennsylvania based on recent postings. The Oregon Department of Transportation issued an RFCQ for six sit-stand dual-surface dispatch consoles at Region 4 Headquarters in Bend with bids due October 8, 2026; addenda identified Evans Consoles as an acceptable equal-or-better product, prevailing wage applies if contract value exceeds $50,000, and substantial completion is required by June 15, 2027. The Texas Office of the Attorney General solicited office furniture for Criminal Justice Division Field Support—107 pieces across 16 line items including L-shaped desks, guest chairs, conference tables, and printer stations—via IFB due September 8, 2026, with best-value award to vendors meeting or exceeding referenced brand specifications. Texas Facilities Commission issued an RFP for furniture packages at the Texas School for the Deaf covering five bid packages with task chairs, desks, classroom stools, and modular sofas, with mandatory VetHUB subcontracting plan requirements and proposals due September 10, 2026. Greene County School District (Georgia) procured furnishings for an agriculture classroom, lab, and greenhouse through TIPS cooperative contract Number 200301 with Nu-Idea School Supply at $50,255.63, with installation included and completion targeted for end of September 2026. Philadelphia issued two micro purchases: office furniture for the South Philadelphia Branch (B2727783) due August 22, 2026, and 11th-floor office renovation work (B2727714) due August 20, 2026, both under $45,000 with 60-day quote validity and mandatory site visits for renovation work.