Contracting Vehicles for AV Solutions

Streamlined Contract Vehicles for Federal Agencies

At AVI Systems, Inc., d/b/a FORTÉ, we understand the complexities of government technology procurement and are committed to making the purchasing process as seamless as possible for federal, state, and local agencies. Our contract vehicles provide government buyers with pre-negotiated pricing, streamlined acquisition processes, and compliance with all necessary procurement regulations. These vehicles allow agencies to procure our industry-leading solutions efficiently and cost-effectively without the delays of lengthy bidding cycles.
Whether you're a federal agency, a state government, or part of a multi-state cooperative, Forte offers a range of contract vehicles to meet your procurement needs. Explore our available options

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Federal Contract Vehicles

GSA Schedule – As a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holder, Forte provides federal agencies with a streamlined way to procure technology solutions, professional services, and strategic support. Our GSA contract ensures pre-negotiated pricing and compliance with federal acquisition requirements, allowing agencies to purchase with confidence.

State Contract Vehicles

State governments rely on streamlined procurement processes to secure high-quality solutions efficiently. FORTÉ's state contract vehicles provide pre-approved purchasing paths that save time and resources.

DIR (Department of Information Resources) contracts refer to cooperative purchasing agreements managed by the Texas Department of Information Resources. These contracts provide Texas government agencies, educational institutions, and other public sector entities with pre-negotiated pricing for IT-related products and services.
- Texas (DIR-CPO-5084)
REMC SAVE is provided as a free service of the REMC Association of Michigan for all Michigan schools, public agencies, and non-profit organizations. SAVE provides large volume contracts for a variety of products and services utilized by our eligible agencies. REMC SAVE’s sealed competitive bid process provides compliance with state procurement regulations without local bidding. By using REMC SAVE contracts, schools and other agencies have saved more than $1.6 billion since 1990. REMC SAVE has contracts for Technology, School & Office Supplies, Furniture, and Software & Digital Services. Every dollar schools save through REMC SAVE today is one more dollar to invest in instruction tomorrow.
- Michigan
A CESA (Cooperative Educational Services Agency) contract is a procurement agreement designed to support school districts and educational institutions by providing access to pre-negotiated pricing on goods and services. These contracts are typically managed by regional CESAs, which serve as intermediaries between schools and vendors to streamline purchasing processes.
- Wisconsin
A CMAS (California Multiple Award Schedules) contract is a state-run procurement program that allows government agencies in California to purchase goods and services from pre-approved vendors at competitive, pre-negotiated prices. It is modeled after the Omnia Schedule but tailored specifically for California’s procurement needs.
- California (CMAS 3-26-04-1004)
A Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) contract is a statewide procurement vehicle that provides authorized public sector entities with access to competitively bid audiovisual products at pre-negotiated pricing. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Contract 505ENT-M23-AUDIOVIDEO-04 enables eligible agencies and municipalities to purchase approved products using standardized terms and transparent contract pricing.
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Multi-State & Regional Contract Vehicles

FORTÉ is committed to serving multi-state agencies, regional cooperative programs, and local governments through flexible contract vehicles designed to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

OMNIA Partners is a cooperative purchasing organization that provides group purchasing contracts for the public sector and private businesses. It helps government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses save time and money by offering pre-negotiated contracts with suppliers.
HPS is a group purchasing organization that serves the needs of more than 4,800 Members in 36 states plus DC. Member-owned and operated since 1949, our core membership base is made up of organizations that have a direct impact on the communities they serve, from hospitals to senior living facilities to schools and many more.
The TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) USA Contract is a cooperative purchasing program designed to streamline the procurement process for governmental entities, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.

TIPS 230901, 230105

Why Choose FORTÉ for Government AV Procurement?

Efficiency isn’t just about implementing technology—it’s about building an infrastructure that works in harmony to deliver lasting value. FORTÉ offers pre-negotiated pricing, streamlined enterprise AV procurement, and regulatory compliance. As an experienced federal AV contractor with pre-approved purchasing vehicles at the federal, state, and multi-state level, we reduce administrative burdens and help agencies prioritize the acquisitions that matter most.

Trusted and reliable partner

DCN recognizes FORTÉ as a trusted and reliable partner providing us with the latest in AV technology. Communication and technical resources are always available.

Jamie Eckart

Dakota Carrier Network

Great relationship

I had a great relationship with FORTÉ's team in Austin throughout the project, which lasted several months due to Covid era [supply chain issues]. AVI kept up with items very well.

Jeff Jones

GM Financial

Great partner

Trent and the FORTÉ team have been great partners to us for many years. We appreciate their energy and efforts to meet our A/V demand nationwide.

Logan Eggiman

Border States Electric

Thanks for the Continued Partnership

Big thanks to FORTÉ to complete our project before classes started. Thanks for the continued partnership in supporting the U Chicago campus.

Marlon Aguilar

University of Chicago

Went above and beyond

The techs were extremely nice, professional, smart and easy to work with. You went above and beyond answering my questions to make sure I understood everything as I was taking on this project at the tail-end. All in all, the team was great to work with

Danielle Bosworth

IBM iX

Part of the design team

FORTÉ proposed an innovative, non-traditional AV solution. They were very open to my technical input from the beginning and I felt part of the design team. They were a fantastic partner!

Jeremy Williams

iCR

Couldn't be happier

This was a quick turn project and [everyone] involved got it done as quickly as possible. I couldn't be happier.

Donna Burns

Xavier University

Enjoy working with them

Everyone on this team has been very helpful, patient, and can walk you through anything. I enjoy working with them.

Shanna Coxen

Dave & Busters

Great support

The entire team at FORTÉ did everything in their power to ensure we were satisfied with our AV solution. We've received great support throughout the process and look forward to working with you again on upcoming projects.

Paul Bogdanowicz

Hitachi Hightech

Great work as always!

Skylar Freeman

Stryker Instruments

Great job

[The] sales, implementation and installation crew all did a great job

Kari Quimby

Michigan Association of Insurance Agents

Appreciate the flexibility

I appreciate the flexibility of the entire FORTÉ team to accommodate the project within the timeframe presented.

Ed Magyar

MillerKnoll

Trusted partner

FORTÉ is a trusted partner, supplying key AV components to our growing restaurant business; delivering as expected to locations coast to coast, even among global supply shortages. They never miss an opportunity to excel, enabling our team to provide an elevated experience to every guest.

Ross Speral

Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

Just a phone call away

We appreciate [FORTÉ's] knowledge and the technology solutions and ideas they share with us for each project. And, they're just a phone call away if we need tech support.

Matt Costello

FARGODOME

Understood our vision

FORTÉ understood our vision so we could build a feature-rich space and put it to use on day one. We've taken the mystery out of our meetings so the public can better understand what its elected officials are doing.

Gregg Schildberger

City of Fargo

5 stars

We were so very happy with FORTÉ. We asked for a mobile solution and we had a short window to order and get the device installed before a very important executive meeting. They DELIVERED! I give them 5 stars.

Theresa Bashore

YRC Worldwide

Extremely pleased

Thank you all again. We are extremely pleased and excited to get the remaining station converted.

Dave Wood

Kansas Fire Department

Always a great team to work with

Keegan Mikessell

Capital Electric

Team of great people

We worked with FORTÉ to build a proof of concept for our customer experience center. FORTÉ provided the expertise, access to technology manufacturers and a team of great people who made this happen on schedule and on budget.

Eric Pond

Greenheck Fan Corporation

Perfect team to find a solution

FORTÉ proved to be the perfect team to find a solution that maximized our available space and integrated with some of our existing technology investment.

Justin Marthaler

Strand Associates

Expertise in the field

I have had the pleasure of working closely with many staff members over the last few months, the relationship continues to be strong and healthy because every person was working toward the success of my needs. Thank you for your continued expertise in your field.

Dawn Sericati

Washington County

Extra effort

I appreciate Mike Kaz' extra effort to get us up and running for live streaming of our Sunday Service

Don Amundson

Grace Church

I love the FORTÉ team

Belinda Lawrence

Kenosha County

Met our needs

We upgraded the most visible room in our organization. I was hesitant at first to go with a full Crestron Flex design in a board room but I entrusted our team at FORTÉ to meet the needs of our executive leadership team

Nick Legotte

Dexcom Inc.

Unexpectedly quick response. We appreciate the support.

Larry Lee

Red River Technologies LLC

Rose to the heights of excellence

You seized the opportunity...and rose to such heights of excellence. And this opportunity is providing us with some great practices to implement after COVID-19 by leveraging technology even more than we have in the past.

Sarah Aghassi

County of San Diego

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