Opportunity
Lone Star College System Ionwave #RFI 26-08-13
Lone Star College System RFI for System-Wide Audio-Visual Standards and Strategies
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
RFI 26-08-13
NAICS
541512
Lone Star College System is seeking industry input to guide system-wide audio-visual standards and future planning. - Buyer: Lone Star College System (LSCS), Procurement Department. - Opportunity: Request for Information RFI 26-08-13; this is for information gathering and does not request proposals or quotations or commit LSCS to a contract. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or vendors are named in the opportunity. - Products and quantities: No specific products, part numbers, quantities, or purchases are identified. LSCS is seeking recommendations for audio-visual solutions across classrooms, lecture halls, conference and collaboration spaces, and offices. - Topics include displays, audio, room control, video conferencing, presentation, and content sharing. - Notable requirements and input areas: - Explain how system-wide standards can remain consistent while supporting different room types and needs. - Address interoperability with room scheduling, network infrastructure, and unified communications platforms, including compatibility among manufacturers. - Provide input on lifecycle planning, refresh cycles, maintenance, warranties, total cost of ownership, and phased upgrades. - Describe support models, service levels, remote monitoring, help desk services, and training. - Identify emerging options for wireless presentation, automated room management, improved audio, and hybrid or flexible instruction.
Description
Lone Star College System is seeking information and strategic input on current and emerging audio-visual solutions, standards, support models, and lifecycle considerations. The information will inform its evaluation and development of system-wide audio-visual standards for classrooms, lecture halls, conference spaces, and offices across its facilities. Requested topics include system interoperability, lifecycle costs and refresh cycles, support and training, and emerging technologies. This is an information-gathering RFI, not a request for proposals or quotations; responses are due October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.