NIGP 20524: Controllers, Programmable: Industrial Control Devices, Robots, etc., Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 20524 Controllers, Programmable: Industrial Control Devices, Robots, Etc., Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code encompassing programmable logic controller (PLC) replacements, SCADA system modifications, industrial automation hardware, and related integration services procured by state and local water utilities, school districts, and port authorities. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying PLC replacement and reprogramming work (replacing legacy Modicon and Quantum controllers with modern Modicon M580 or Schneider Electric M580 units), SCADA system commissioning and integration, factory and site acceptance testing, HMI screen development, operator training, and comprehensive system documentation. The code also captures ruggedized industrial tablets and control devices meeting MIL-STD and IP certification standards. Issuing bodies include water districts, independent school districts, county port authorities, and municipal utilities, with repeat activity from water system operators managing aging treatment and recycling facilities.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, California, New Mexico, and Texas. Representative recent opportunities include West Basin Municipal Water District's RFP for Torrance Refinery Water Recycling Plant Programmable Logic Controller Replacements (RFP posted October 7, 2026, due November 5, 2026), requiring replacement of three Modicon controllers with M580 processors, SCADA recommissioning, PLC programming following Schneider Electric standards, and integration with an existing Emerson Ovation DCS system, with pre-proposal conference and job walk on October 7; the City of Santa Fe's RFP for Programmable Logic Controller Replacement and SCADA Modifications (RFP FY26RFP036, due January 9, 2026 per source date), replacing four critical PLCs across water treatment facilities using Schneider Electric Unity Pro XL software with best-value evaluation weighting 35 percent on scope and expertise, 30 percent on cost, and 25 percent on interview; Hillsborough County Public Schools' ITQ for 10-inch Poseidon Celeron Tablets (ITQ posted October 19, 2026, due April 15, 2026), specifying 42 tablets with Intel Celeron N5105 minimum, Windows 11, IP 65 and MIL-STD-810G certification, plus scan modules and dock chargers; and Northside Independent School District's IFB for Athletic Equipment, Supplies, Software & Related Services (IFB posted October 1, 2026, due October 19, 2026), consolidating four expiring athletic contracts with delivery to San Antonio.