Procurement Contracts

Procurement
Contracts

We’ve put the PRO in the AV procurement process!

Move faster with a pre-approved AV vendor trusted by government, education, and public-sector organizations. Visual Sound’s cooperative purchasing and government AV procurement contracts eliminate lengthy bidding, reduce administrative burden, and keep you compliant – so projects move forward without delays.

From audio visual systems and Mitel communications to professional services, our contract vehicles give procurement teams confidence and speed from day one.

Federal, State, & Local Audio Visual Contracts

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NATIONAL

TIPS USA The Interlocal Purchasing System

TIPS Technology Solutions, Products, and Services Contract No. 260105

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor for The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) providing technology solutions, products, and services on Contract No. 260105. TIPS is a national purchasing cooperative managed by Region 8 Education Service Center in Pittsburg, TX. The Interlocal Purchasing System currently serves entities such as education, state, and local governments, and nonprofit organizations who are registered as TIPS Members.

DELAWARE

Stae of Delaware Bids & Contracts

State of Delaware – Audio Visual Equipment & A/V Web Conferencing Contract No. DTI250061-AV_EQPTCONF

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor on the Delaware State Contract No. DTI250061-AV_EQPTCONF providing Audio Visual Equipment & A/V Web Conferencing. For more information on this contract click the link above. To learn more about Delaware Bids & Contracts, visit the site below.

MARYLAND

Maryland Department of Information Technolohy (MDOIT)

Maryland Department of Information Technology (MDOIT) Hardware and Associated Equipment and Services

  • Master Contract No. 060B2490022-2015
  • eMaryland Marketplace ID# 251225

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor on the Master Contract for the State of Maryland to procure Audio Visual Hardware and Associated Equipment along with services including Installation, Training, and Extended Warranty.

MARYLAND

Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) A/V Contract

Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC) A/V Contract No. TU-2501 Audio Visual Hardware & Service

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor on the MEEC contract. The MEEC contract offer a variety of Audio Visual Products & Services.

NEW JERSEY

Hunterdon County Education Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing

Hunterdon County Education Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing No. 34UNCCP Contract No. HCESC-CAT-23-07 Interactive Technology for Classrooms & Meeting Rooms

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor on the Hunterdon County Education Services Commission Cooperative Purchasing Contract providing Audio Visual Equipment, Set-up and Installation for Interactive Displays & Technology, Video Walls, Sound Systems, Projectors & Screens, Digital Signage, Virtual Reality, and other STEM Products.

PENNSYLVANIA

PA COSTARS Theater (Auditorium) Furniture, Fixtures, Audio/Visual Equipment Contract No. 034-E25-249

Visual Sound is an Awarded Vendor on the PA Cooperative Sourcing to Achieve Reductions in Spending (PA COSTARS) contract providing Theater (Auditorium) Furniture, Fixtures, Audio/Visual Equipment under Contract No. 034-E25-249

The COSTARS Program allows eligible Local Public Procurement Units the opportunity to purchase from exclusive COSTARS contracts and statewide contracts issued for PA Commonwealth Agencies.

PENNSYLVANIA

PA State Contract Professional Broadcast, Audio Visual & Multimedia Contract

PA State Contract Professional Broadcast, Audio Visual & Multimedia Contract No. 4400020822

Visual Sound is proud to be a supplier for the PA State Contract providing Professional Broadcast, AV, & Multimedia Equipment.

PENNSYLVANIA

PA ITQ State Contract

PA ITQ State Contract #4400021056 Conference and Event Planning, Audio/Visual & Staging Equipment, Audio/Visual Personnel

Visual Sound is proud to have been awarded an ITQ contract for Conference and Event Planning Services for commodity codes 90000000-ITQ-228 Audio/Visual Equipment and 90000000-ITQ-229 Audio/Visual Personnel. For RFQs under $50,000, agencies can continue to select an ITQ supplier and issue a PO. Any other procurement can be made under PA State Contract No. 4400020822. We have been approved to offer this contract to all COSTARS members.

CALIFORNIA

PENNSYLVANIA

PEPPM (Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers

PEPPM (Pennsylvania Education Purchasing Program for Microcomputers) (including Audio Visual)

Visual Sound is listed as a reseller in Pennsylvania for manufacturer product lines including, Boxlight, Clear Touch Interactive, Copernicus Educational Products, Epson, OneScreen, and Sharp Professional AV.

We are listed as a reseller in California for Smart Technologies.

Mitel VoIP Contracts

NATIONAL

Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program

Sourcewell Unified Communications Mitel Business Systems Contract No. 120122-MBS

Visual Sound is an Authorized Reseller through Mitel Business Systems for their Products & Services under this contract, including Unified Communications, Dedicated Instance VoIP PBX, Contact Center, Collaboration Tools, Phones & Accessories, and Mass Notification. Sourcewell currently serves government, education, and nonprofit entities who are registered as Sourcewell Members.

NATIONAL

TIPS The Interlocal Purchasing System

TIPS Mitel Business Systems Contract No. 5052215

Visual Sound is an Authorized Reseller through Mitel Business Systems for their Products & Services under this contract including Unified Communications, Dedicated Instance VoIP PBX, Contact Center, Collaboration Tools, Phones & Accessories, and Mass Notification. The Interlocal Purchasing System currently serves entities such as education, state, and local governments, and nonprofit organizations who are registered as TIPS Members.

Visual Sound is a certified WBENC

Visual Sound is a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE)

WBE# 2005123812

Visual Sound is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s certification is accepted by more than 1,000 corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands, in addition to many states, cities, and other government entities.

State & Local Minority Certifications:

Delaware WBE# DE22023995

Maryland, City of Baltimore WBE# 22380567

New Jersey WBE# A0141-93

Virginia SWaM# 818827

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Purchasing audio visual technology through cooperative contracts can simplify procurement, reduce administrative effort, and accelerate project timelines. Below are answers to common questions about government purchasing, education procurement, cooperative contracts, compliance, and how Visual Sound helps organizations procure AV solutions efficiently.

AV procurement contracts are pre-competed purchasing agreements that allow eligible organizations to purchase audiovisual products and services without conducting a full competitive bid process, while remaining compliant with procurement requirements.

Cooperative purchasing allows multiple public agencies and organizations to leverage competitively awarded contracts to streamline purchasing and reduce procurement costs.

Visual Sound participates in multiple cooperative purchasing programs, including PEPPM, COSTARS, Sourcewell, TIPS, and other federal, state, and local contract vehicles. 

Depending on the contract, eligible users may include K–12 schools, colleges and universities, local governments, state agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, libraries, and other public entities.

Many cooperative purchasing contracts are awarded through a competitive solicitation process, allowing eligible organizations to purchase through the contract while meeting applicable procurement requirements. Organizations should always follow their own purchasing policies.

Organizations can procure commercial audio visual systems including conference room technology, classroom AV, digital signage, video walls, unified communications, control room solutions, managed services, installation, and professional consulting.

Yes. Our account managers help organizations identify the most appropriate purchasing vehicle based on eligibility, project scope, and procurement requirements.

Yes. While Visual Sound has offices serving the Mid-Atlantic and Southern California, we also support organizations nationwide through cooperative purchasing programs and enterprise deployments.

OUR FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL CONTRACTS

Visual Sound, a WBENC-Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), is proud to offer access to the following contracts.

QUESTIONS ABOUT CONTRACTS?

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