NIGP 20558: Modems, External, Data Communications, Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 20558 Modems, External, Data Communications, Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code encompassing the supply and installation of external modems, data communications infrastructure, and related networking hardware for state and local government operations. Based on recent solicitations, the code sees activity in school district IT infrastructure upgrades, state-level wireless and cellular services networks, and municipal water system SCADA telemetry equipment. State and local governments buy external modems and communications hardware as components within larger data connectivity, network buildout, and remote monitoring projects rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Issuing bodies span school districts (Lake County Schools District, Florida), state IT agencies (Texas Department of Information Resources), and municipal utilities (City of Flowery Branch, Georgia). The Lake County Schools District and Texas Department of Information Resources appear as active repeat buyers pursuing multi-site infrastructure consolidation contracts.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Representative opportunities include the School Board of Lake County Schools District issuing an RFP (due September 1, 2026) for low voltage and communication systems installation labor and materials across 51 learning sites, with specified General Cable and Hubbell connectivity components and a minimum 25-year warranty requirement; the Texas Department of Information Resources issuing an indefinite-quantity, multiple-award RFP (due July 23, 2026) for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite voice and data services including equipment installation and infrastructure; and the City of Flowery Branch, Georgia issuing an RFP (due June 30, 2026) for SCADA system equipment upgrade and maintenance for water system remote telemetry units with cellular-based connectivity and four-hour emergency response requirements. Pricing in these opportunities is firm and fixed; contract terms span three to four years with renewal options. Performance and payment bonds, comprehensive liability insurance, and technical certifications (electrical contractor, CSIA, engineering licensure) are standard requirements.