UNSPSC 60131005: Melodion

A keyed instrument that produces sounds by vibrating its reed. Its sound is made by using keyboards and a mouthpiece connected by a hose.

UNSPSC 60131005 Melodion is a Commodity code capturing school district procurement of band and orchestral instruments, from individual specialty items like semi-concert grand pianos to comprehensive inventories of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments supplied through established vendor catalogs. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school districts—independent school districts and county-wide public school systems dominate the recent solicitation activity—seeking to equip and maintain music programs at elementary through high school levels. Work ranges from one-time purchases of specific instruments to ongoing requirements contracts with catalog discount structures, repair and maintenance services for existing inventory, and full instrument provisioning across multiple school buildings.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Texas, with notable solicitations from Fulton County Schools (IFB 173-26 and IFB 198-26 for Musical & Orchestral Instruments and Accessories, both via Bonfire with February and April 2026 deadlines), Forsyth County Schools (bid B26-09 Band Equipment, due July 30, 2026), Wicomico County Public Schools Maryland (IFB 58000-261 for Musical Instruments & Pianos, due June 5, 2026), and Donna Independent School District and Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District in Texas (catalog discount bids with April 2026 closes). School districts issue RFPs and IFBs on a regional basis; cooperative purchasing vehicles like Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative (Texas) aggregate demand across multiple member districts, most recently under bid MUSIC2324 with estimated expenditures of $4,087,396. Repair and maintenance represents a secondary but steady procurement stream—Bibb County School District (Georgia) sought band repair services for fiscal 2026-2027 with quotes due June 25, 2026 and a preference for vendors within 250 miles; Rockwood School District (Missouri) issued separate RFPs for both instrument supply and comprehensive repair services across four instrument categories. A small number of county and municipal authorities solicit instruments for civic facilities: Columbia County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) bid a single Boston Model GP-215 Semi-Concert Grand Piano for Jabez Hardin Auditorium in April 2026.