UNSPSC 83121502: College or university libraries

UNSPSC 83121502 College or university libraries is a Commodity code that covers library materials, systems, and operational services. State and local governments currently buy under this code a diverse range of items and services including print books, digital content subscriptions, cataloging and processing services, integrated library systems (ILS) and discovery platforms, leased-book programs, library furniture and equipment such as book return carts, digital preservation systems for archival materials, and specialized library operational support including law library and recreational library services within correctional and public library settings. The mix of issuing bodies spans university libraries (Georgia State University Library), public library systems (Seminole County, Ventura County, San Antonio, Salem), county library administrations (Hillsborough County, San Mateo County Sheriff's Office operating jail libraries, Brazoria County), and school district media centers (Hillsborough County Public Schools operating 220+ school library locations, Pinellas County Schools). Recent solicitations show recurring activity across Florida (Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Seminole County), California (San Mateo County, Ventura County), Texas (San Antonio, Brazoria County), Georgia (Georgia State University), Kentucky (Department for Libraries and Archives), and Oregon (Department of Administrative Services).

Representative recent opportunities span the range of library procurement activity. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 2600317 on July 6, 2026, seeking competitive sealed bids for fifty Kingsley Brand C-Series Book Returns with carts at $171,080, due July 24, 2026. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued RFP 26114RFPEST on April 13, 2026, for an enterprise Integrated Library System and discovery layer solution to replace SirsiDynix Symphony across 220+ school library locations serving 225,000 students, with implementation, data migration, and ongoing support, proposals due April 10, 2026. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office issued RFP 2026-RFP-00580 on July 3, 2026, for library, chaplaincy, and jail supportive services at two adult correctional facilities, including law library management and recreational library services, with proposals due July 30, 2026. Ventura County General Services Agency issued RFP #6247 on March 17, 2026, for public library print materials and related cataloging and processing services across thirteen service locations with estimated annual expenditure of $400,000, proposals due April 17, 2026. Georgia State University Library issued eRFP 50900ERFP0000016612026 on February 24, 2026, for a cloud-based Digital Preservation System with potential 10-year term, proposals due March 31, 2026.