Certifications

Our certified professionals bring superior qualifications to every solution that we design. They know the latest technologies and their impact on properties, so they understand how your systems impact one another. That knowledge enables us, whenever possible, to foresee and eliminate problems so systems work seamlessly and are flexible enough to accommodate future migration and growth.

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• Microsoft Gold Partner (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
• ITIL V3 Certified
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Technology Specialist (audio/visual)
• Certified Computing Professional
• Associate Business Continuity Professional
• AutoCAD Professional
• CHP/Compaq Accredited Systems Engineer
• VMware Certified
• Citrix Certified
• Cisco Certified Network Associate
• Cisco Certified Design Associate
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Liebert Basic Power and Cooling Training
• Liebert Network Spaces Solutions Training

Standards

Level-1 is a member of Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI), a professional association that sets the standards for the design and installation of information transport systems. We adhere to BICSI standards in addition to standards set by the following professional associations:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• American Standards Association (ASA)
• Electronics Industries Association  (EIA)
• Electrical Testing Laboratories, Inc. (ETL)
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• International Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA)
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• Telecommunication Industries Association (TIA)
• Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
• National Electrical Code (NEC)
• City of Chicago Electrical Code (CEC)
• Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA)

NAICS & NIGP Codes

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) was developed under the Office of Management and Budget in 1997 as the standard used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the collection, analysis and publication of statistical data about the U.S. business economy. NAICS replaced the old Standard Industrial Classificaton (SIC) system and was developed in cooperation with statistical agencies in Canada and Mexico to establish a three-country standard that allows for a high level of comparability in business statistics.

Level-1 holds the following NAICS – MBE classifications:

• 238210 – Public Address System lnstallation
• 511210 – Applications Software, Computer, Packaged
• 517110 – VolP Services Providers (Using Own Operated Wired Telecommunications lnfrastructure)
• 517312 – Wireless Video Services, Except Satellite
• 517919 – All Other Telecommunications
• 518210 – Application Hosting
• 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services
• 541511 – Application Software Programming Services
• 541511 – Custom Computer; computer Program or Software Development
• 541511 – Custom; Computer Programming Services
• 541511 – Custom; Computer Software Analysis and Desing Services
• 541511 – Custom; Computer Software Programming Services
• 541511 – Custom; Computer Software Support Services
• 541511 – Custom Computer 
• 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services
• 541512 – Information Management Computer Systems Integration Design Services
• 541512 – CAD ( Computer- Aided Design) Systems Integration Design Services
• 541512 – Computer Hardware Consulting Services or Consultants 
• 541512 – Computer Software Consulting Services or Consultants 
• 541512 – Computer Systems Integration Analysis and Design Services
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegrator Services; CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Local Area Network (LAN) Computer Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Network Systems lntegration Design Services, Computer Office Automation 
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegration Design Services Systems lntegration Design Consulting Services
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegration Design Services, Computer
• 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
• 541513 – Facilities (i.e.Clients’ Facilities) Support Services
• 541513 – Computer Systems or Data Processing
• 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
• 541519 – Software lnstallation Services, Computer.
• 541611 – Strategic Management Consulting Services
• 541612 – Personnel Management Consulting Services
• 541614 – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
• 541614 – Logistics Management Consulting Services
• 541618 – Telecommunications Management Consulting Services
• 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• 541690 – Security Consulting Services.
• 561320 – Temporary Help Services (lT only)
• 561621 – Security Alarm, Camera and Access Control Functionality Monitoring and Repair Services
• 611420 – Computer Training
• 811212 – Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

Level-1 holds the following NAICS – DBE classifications:

• 238210 – Public Address System lnstallation
• 511210 – Applications Software, Computer, Packaged
• 517311 – VolP Service Providers, Using Own Operated Wired Telecommunications lnfrastructure
• 517312 – Wireless Video Services (except satellite)
• 517919 – All Other Telecommunications
• 518210 – Application Hosting
• 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services Application Software and Computer Programming Services
• 541511 – Computer Program or Software Development
• 541511 – Computer Software Analysis and Design Service
• 541511 – Computer Software Programming and Support Services
• 541511 – Application Software and Computer Programming Services
• 541511 – Computer Programming Services
• 541511 – Computer Software Support Services
• 541511 – Custom Computer
• 541512 – Computer Systems Design Services: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Computer Hardware and Software Consulting Services or Consultants
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegration and Design Analysis
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegration Services Design Consulting Services
• 541512 – lnformation Management Computer Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Local Area Network (LAN) Computer Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Network Systems lntegration Design Service
• 541512 – Office Automation Computer Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541512 – Computer Design Systems
• 541512 – Computer Systems lntegration Design Services Systems lntegration Design Consulting Services
• 541512 – Systems lntegration Design Services
• 541513 – Facilities (i.e. Clients’ Facilities) Support Services, Computer Systems or Data Processing
• 541513 – Computer Systems or Data Processing
• 541519 – Software lnstallation Services, Computer
• 541519 – Other Computer Related Services
• 541611 – Strategic Management Consulting Services
• 541612 – Personnel Management Consulting Services
• 541614 – Logistics Management Consulting Services
• 541614 – Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
• 541618 – Telecommunications Management Consulting Services
• 541690 – Security Consulting Services
• 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• 561320 – Temporary Help Services (lT only)
• 561621 – Security Alarm, Camera and Access Control Functionality Monitoring and Repair Services
• 611420 – Computer Training
• 811212 – Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance

NIGP Commodity Codes

The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP), is a national, membership-based non-profit corporation that develops, supports and promotes public procurement practitioners through premier educational and research programs, technical services and advocacy initiatives.

Level-1 holds the following NIGP Commodity/Services Codes:

• 204 – Computer Hardware and Peripherals for Microcomputers
• 20453 – Microcomputers, Desktop or Tower based
• 206 – Computer Hardware and Peripherals for Mini and Main Frame Computers
• 20866 – Professional: Computer Training, E-learning, Hospital/Pharmacy, Legal, etc. Software, Microcomputer
• 20868 – Project Management Software, Microcomputer
• 20870 – Printing Software, Microcomputer
• 20931 – Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software, Mainframes and Servers
• 28029 – Communication and Telecommunication Cable and Wire, Including Fiber Cable
• 28504 – Back-up Systems, Battery Operated, Emergency
• 28700 – Electronic Equipment, Components, Parts, and Accessories (see class 730 for Testing or Analyzing Type)
• 65596 – Video Capturing Devices Connected to Computers or Computer Networks, Web Cameras
• 725 – Radio Communication, Telephone, and Telecommunication Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies (see class 840 for Television Equipment)
• 72558 – Telecommunicators and/or Display Terminals (For the Hearing and Speech Impaired)
• 80361 – Public Address Systems, Stationary
• 83800 – Telecommunications and Cellular Equipment, Accessories and Supplies
• 83883 – Telecommunication, Internet Protocol, Network Monitoring, Surveillance, Intrusion Detection Systems and Networking Products
• 90625 – Design Build, Architectural Services (Inactive, effective January 1, 2016)
• 90728 – Communications Systems; TV, Microwave, Telephone, Computer, Network
• 91579 – Telecommunication Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
• 91800 – Consulting Services
• 91802 – Audio and Visual (A/V) Consulting
• 91821 – Business Consulting
• 91830 – Computer Network Consulting
• 91832 – Consulting Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
• 91866 – Human Resources Consulting (Inactive, please see commodity code 918-65 effective January 1, 2016)
• 91871 – IT Consulting, (Not Otherwise Classified)
• 91875 – Management Consulting
• 91880 – Moving and Relocation Consulting
• 91882 – Scientific and Technical Consulting
• 91890 – Strategic Planning and Consulting
• 91895 – Telecommunications Consulting
• 92000 – Data Processing, Computer, Programming, and Software Services
• 92014 – Applications Software, Mainframes and Servers
• 92022 – Data Preparation and Processing Services, Including Bates Coding
• 92024 – Data Conversion Services
• 92029 – Facilities Management Services, Computer
• 92040 – Programming Services, Computer, Including Mobile Device Applications
• 92091 – Training, Computer Based, Software Supported
• 92435 – In-Service Training, Employees
• 93609 – Alarm Equipment, Fire, etc. Maintenance and Repair
• 93937 – Electronic Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• 95800 – Management and Operation Services
• 95877 – Project Management Services
• 95889 – Telecommunications Management Services
• 96258 – Professional Services (Not Otherwise Classified)
• 96269 – Personnel Services, Temporary
• 96430 – Computer Technician, Operator and Data Entry Personnel
• 99000 – Security, Fire, Safety, and Emergency Services, including Disaster Document Recovery
• 99877 – Parking and Water Meters, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

IT starts here.™