UNSPSC 72151700: Safety and security system installation services

The installation of specialized safety and security systems owned by others

UNSPSC 72151700 Safety and security system installation services is a Class code covering the procurement, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support of integrated security infrastructure—including fire alarm systems, intrusion alarms, access control, video surveillance, and related notification and monitoring equipment—across state and local government facilities. State and local buyers are installing fire alarm control panels and notification appliances at detention facilities, libraries, and armories; replacing and upgrading access control systems with card readers and electronic locks at schools, municipal buildings, and parks; deploying comprehensive video surveillance networks at public facilities and transportation sites; and establishing on-call and ID/IQ maintenance and repair contracts for fire and security system upkeep. The mix of issuing bodies spans counties (Collin County, Texas; Dorchester County, South Carolina; Orange County, Florida; San Mateo County, California), cities (Arlington, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Daytona Beach, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Stamford, Connecticut; St. Marys, Georgia; Worcester, Massachusetts), school districts (LEAD Public Schools, Tennessee; Muscogee County School District, Georgia; Pinellas County Schools, Florida), special-purpose districts (California Conservation Corps; Utah State Board of Education), and state departments (South Dakota Military; Connecticut Airport Authority; Massachusetts Military Division). Repeat buyers across recent opportunities include Collin County and the City of Stamford, each posting multiple fire and security installations.

Recent activity spreads across Texas, Florida, California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, South Carolina, Georgia, and other states. Representative current opportunities include Collin County's IFB 2026-389 for institutional sprinkler head replacement at the county jail in McKinney, Texas, with bids due November 19, 2026 at $150,000 and mandatory pre-bid meetings; North Carolina State Security Applications and Technologies Department pre-qualification RFP for security integrators and service providers, proposals due November 12, 2026; the City of Arlington, Texas RFP for annual fire and security alarm monitoring services across 43 security and 17 fire alarm systems, proposals due October 29, 2026; LEAD Public Schools RFP for Verkada security camera and access-control installation at a new Nashville elementary school, proposals due November 6, 2026; Dorchester County RFQ for fire alarm control system replacement at a South Carolina human services building, quotes due September 25, 2026; and San Mateo County Sheriff's Office RFP for Ubiquiti security camera and network equipment installation at three remote radio communications sites, with local-business and small-business preferences applying and proposals due November 19, 2026. Contract values range from $120,000 to $7 million, with most opportunities specifying prevailing wage compliance, standard insurance and bonding requirements, and performance metrics tied to NFPA and IBC codes. Activity is moderate to strong, with 35+ opportunities posted since early June 2026 across diverse jurisdictions and system types.