UNSPSC 83111700: Facsimile and telegraph services

UNSPSC 83111700 Facsimile and telegraph services, a Class code, describes telecommunications and technology integration services that state and local governments procure for facility-wide communications and classroom or conference infrastructure. In practice, the code captures comprehensive technology deployment and support services—including equipment procurement, installation, programming, maintenance, and technical support—rather than traditional facsimile or telegraph transmission. State and local buyers under this code include community colleges, district boards of trustees, and other educational institutions seeking turnkey classroom and conference room technology solutions with integrated control systems, audiovisual equipment, and ongoing technical support.

Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026, seeking a qualified firm to provide classroom and conference room technology services college-wide across nine campus locations and approximately 900 rooms, with annual spending historically averaging $1.6 million. The procurement encompasses equipment purchase, installation, system engineering, programming, repair, and servicing delivered through a full-service integrator or supplier with established integration partnerships; deliverables include wall or ceiling-mounted projectors, projection surfaces, document cameras, wireless display systems, touch control panels, and automated control services. The RFP mandated same-day response for high-priority technical issues, 24-hour on-site visits, local service capabilities, one-year minimum warranty on parts and labor, and a dedicated full-time certified programmer on staff. The College anticipated awarding a three-year initial term with optional two additional one-year extensions for up to five years total. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held April 8, 2026, with a questions deadline of April 21, 2026, and proposals due electronically by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST, followed by Phase I evaluation, Phase II interviews with shortlisted firms, and Phase III contract negotiations.