UNSPSC 60131501: Metronomes

UNSPSC 60131501 Metronomes is a Commodity code that in practice covers musical instruments and related school music equipment—though recent state and local solicitations show school districts are buying far more broadly than metronomes alone, including woodwind and brass instruments, storage and shelving systems, and repair services. School districts dominate the buyer base for this code. Columbia County School District in Georgia solicited music furniture and storage equipment under IFB HC-10-16-26A with a response deadline of October 16, 2026, while Muscogee County School District in Georgia issued ITB 27-002 on August 7, 2026 for over 600 line items spanning woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion instruments with sealed bids due September 9, 2026. Bibb County School District in Georgia also requested quotes for band instrument repair services across 38 school locations under RFQ 26-044 with quotes due June 25, 2026.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, where Columbia County, Muscogee County, and Bibb County school districts all posted opportunities between June and September 2026. Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County Government in Virginia issued an RFP on July 2, 2026 to establish term contracts for musical instruments at discounted pricing from MSRP, with proposals due August 6, 2026. Vendors pursuing these opportunities should note that school districts expect unit pricing on detailed line-item quote sheets, FOB delivery to multiple school locations, compliance with E-Verify and insurance requirements (general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability at $1,000,000 CSL, and workers' compensation), and turnaround performance—some districts specify seven-day repair completion windows. The geographic footprint suggests concentration among school districts in the Southeast, with term contracts and renewal options appearing common across recent solicitations.