NIGP 20836: Data Processing Software, Microcomputer

NIGP 20836 Data Processing Software, Microcomputer (Item) encompasses cloud and on-premises data processing platforms that state and local governments procure to replace legacy systems, support specialized workflows, or integrate with existing enterprise infrastructure. Recent solicitations show procurement of assessment platforms for school districts, utility billing and customer information systems for municipalities, ITSM platforms for utilities, financial reporting software for cities, healthcare compliance and revenue cycle solutions for health systems, and specialized domain software such as mass appraisal systems for county property assessors, accessible content remediation for colleges, and data warehouse automation for state health agencies. Issuing bodies across the code include independent school districts (Seminole County, Hillsborough County Public Schools), municipal utilities (Orlando Utilities Commission, City of Augusta), city and county governments (Phoenix, Broward County, Hillsborough County, Collier County), state agencies (Oregon Health Authority, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Washington State Department of Health), colleges and universities (Valencia College, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University of Georgia, University of Wisconsin-Madison), and regional authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority, Atlanta Regional Commission). School districts and county governments appear as repeat buyers, with Hillsborough County and Broward County each posting multiple opportunities.

Geographic concentration in recent opportunities spans Florida (Valencia College RFI on accessibility remediation, Hillsborough County RFP on assessment platform, Broward County RFPs on risk management systems and AI-enabled screening, Collier County sole-source notices), Georgia (City of Augusta RFP on utility CIS, University of Georgia RFP on utility data system, Atlanta Regional Commission RFP on case management software), and the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Health Authority sole-source notices, Washington State Department of Health RFQQ on SDWIS transition), with additional activity in Texas, California, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include Seminole County Schools' RFI seeking a comprehensive student support and assessment delivery platform due April 9, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for a digital assessment platform to replace School City, with proposals due April 10, 2026 and SBEP set-aside requirements; City of Phoenix's RFP for integrated financial reporting software due April 3, 2026; Broward County Aviation Department's RFP for an AI-enabled X-ray screening system due October 26, 2026; Washington State Department of Health's RFQQ for SDWIS State Suite implementation with a budgeted ceiling of $2.298 million, due July 23, 2026; and Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for DataPower Buddy licenses and support due June 1, 2026. Most RFPs and RFQs include multi-year initial terms with renewal options and require compliance with security frameworks (FedRAMP, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001), data residency restrictions, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1, Section 508). Several solicitations carried small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or preferences, particularly in Florida and Washington.