UNSPSC 83111703: Telex transmission services

UNSPSC 83111703 Telex transmission services is a Commodity code that in current state and local practice covers voice communication systems, unified communications platforms, and related telephony infrastructure serving public institutions across multiple sites. State and local governments soliciting under this code are procuring cloud-based phone system migrations, inmate communication systems, school district VOIP replacements, institutional telephone networks, and telephone town call software — all of which involve real-time or recorded voice transmission and data integration. The issuing bodies include county junior colleges, county jails and detention centers, public school districts, county transportation authorities, and state-level network procurement offices. The scope spans design, implementation, hardware, software configuration, training, support, and maintenance; vendors must typically demonstrate 24/7 technical support capability, compliance with FCC and accessibility regulations (including Kari's Law and Ray Baum's Act requirements where applicable), cybersecurity certification, and insurance coverage for cyber liability and errors and omissions.

Recent activity is concentrated in Texas, Florida, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Wharton County Junior College issued an RFP on July 1, 2026 (due July 8, 2026) seeking a cloud-based phone system migration across five campus locations for approximately 550 phones, with vendor evaluation weighted 25% on technical solution, 25% on price, and 50% across experience, implementation, cybersecurity, and references. Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi posted an RFP on April 21, 2026 (due April 24, 2026) for a turnkey VOIP and IP intercom system replacement across nine schools and four support sites totaling 510 phones. Greenville County, South Carolina issued RFP #26104 on April 24, 2026 (due May 21, 2026) for inmate telephone and communication services including debit and collect calling, video visitation, and tablets for a 1,600-inmate detention center; the procurement requires FCC IPCS Order compliance and evaluates vendors 19.4% on customer service and support. Valencia College District in Florida posted RFP 2026-26 on April 6, 2026 (due April 30, 2026) for classroom and conference room technology services across nine campuses and 900 rooms, averaging $1.6 million annually in spending over five years. The Orange County Transportation Authority in California solicited telephone town call services under RFP 250173 for $35,000 over one year (due March 25, 2026). The Texas Department of Information Resources posted an indefinite-quantity multiple-award RFP (TEX-AN-WPS) on May 26, 2026 (due July 23, 2026) for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services for all state agencies, with a 2.00% administrative fee and veteran subcontracting plan requirements.