UNSPSC 60131233: Recorder

A woodwind instrument that has the structure of the inner tube becoming narrower as it goes lower part, and is made of wood or plastic. For the large recorder, the key or damper is sometimes used.

UNSPSC 60131233 Recorder is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure band and orchestral instruments, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, keyboards, and pianos, along with related accessories, supplies, and repair services. Recent solicitations show school districts—both individual districts and county-level systems—as the primary buyers, with a secondary stream of multi-vendor catalog discount bids through cooperative purchasing vehicles. The work ranges from one-time instrument acquisitions for specific schools to ongoing term contracts establishing approved vendor lists for as-needed purchases across entire districts. Representative recent opportunities include Forsyth County Schools (Georgia) issuing a competitive bid for band equipment with a July 30, 2026 response date, Wicomico County Public Schools (Maryland) soliciting sealed bids on 85 line items of musical instruments and pianos due June 5, 2026, and Rockwood School District (Missouri) issuing an RFP for comprehensive band instrument repair services across four service categories with proposals due May 12, 2026. Bibb County School District (Georgia) also solicited band repair services with specific geographic and delivery requirements, requesting quotes due June 25, 2026.

Activity is concentrated in school districts across Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Connecticut, and Maryland, with Georgia appearing most frequently in recent postings. Solicitation types vary—competitive bids (IFB), requests for proposals (RFP), and catalog discount bids dominate. Large districts such as Fulton County Schools (Georgia) and Wicomico County Public Schools issue comprehensive, multi-year requirements contracts covering 100+ schools and 85+ line items with renewal options. Smaller districts and county systems post less frequent, more narrowly scoped bids. Cooperative purchasing vehicles like Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative (Texas) aggregate demand across member institutions, with estimated annual expenditures of $4.0 to $4.1 million. Contract terms typically run one to five years with optional renewals. Evaluation criteria prioritize cost and price, with secondary weight on vendor qualifications, references, service capability, and delivery performance. No set-aside designations appear in recent postings; all solicitations are open competitive. Insurance, E-Verify compliance, and background-check requirements are standard.