NIGP 20655: Integrated Hardware-Software I.t. Solution (Mini/Mainframe Computer)

NIGP 20655 Integrated Hardware-Software I.T. Solution (Mini/Mainframe Computer), Item code, represents a diverse procurement landscape encompassing enterprise software platforms, cloud-based systems, and IT infrastructure renewals. State and local governments soliciting under this code procure integrated technology solutions that combine hardware, software licensing, implementation services, and ongoing support—including IT service management platforms, assessment and remediation systems, backup and disaster recovery infrastructure, data management platforms, CAD/AVL dispatch systems, student assessment platforms, educator preparation systems, client management software, facility management solutions, and enterprise resource planning systems. Recent opportunities reveal a mix of replacement procurements (legacy system modernization), new capability additions, and license renewals across municipal IT operations, public safety dispatch, K-12 and higher education, behavioral health administration, utilities management, and transportation authorities.

Issuing bodies span state departments, county governments, municipalities, independent school districts, community colleges, universities, transit authorities, and special-purpose districts; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, Valencia College in Florida, the City of Pembroke Pines in Florida, San Mateo County Technology Services Department in California, the Washington Military Department, the University of Southern Mississippi, Central Health (Travis County Healthcare District) in Texas, and the City of Manitowoc in Wisconsin appear as recent active buyers. Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, California, Georgia, Texas, Washington, and Mississippi, with additional recent solicitations in Illinois, Oregon, and South Carolina. Representative recent opportunities include Valencia College issuing RFIs for an IT Service Management and Customer Service Management platform (due August 26, 2025) and an accessibility remediation solution (due September 3, 2025); San Mateo County Technology Services Department soliciting Red Hat subscription renewals (RFQ due October 5, 2026); the City of Pembroke Pines issuing an IFB for Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan renewal at $265,000 annual estimated cost (bids due September 8, 2026); Hillsborough County Public Schools requesting proposals for a comprehensive digital assessment platform to replace its current School City system, serving 200,000–225,000 students (RFP due April 10, 2026); the Washington Military Department requesting proposals for a statewide CAD-to-CAD interoperability platform with estimated contract value of $3 million to $4.8 million (RFP due July 30, 2026); and the City of Ocala Electric Utility issuing an RFP for a Three-Phase Meter Test Board system (proposals due April 30, 2026).