NIGP 20870: Printing Software (Microcomputer)

NIGP 20870 Printing Software (Microcomputer), an Item code, encompasses enterprise and specialized software solutions that state and local governments procure to support student assessment, utilities billing, financial management, special education program administration, and print fleet operations. The scope of work includes cloud-based and on-premises platforms that integrate with existing student information systems, learning management systems, meter reading infrastructure, payroll and human resources modules, and multi-function device ecosystems, typically bundled with implementation services, data migration, user training, and ongoing technical support. Issuing bodies include large school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida), state education agencies (Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction), municipal governments (City of Augusta, Georgia; City of Newnan, Georgia; City of Tucson, Arizona), and transit authorities. School districts and state education departments represent repeat buyers under this code, with significant procurement activity centered on digital assessment platforms and individualized education program management systems that replace legacy systems and consolidate data across hundreds of school sites or districts.

Recent opportunities reflect concentrated geographic activity in Florida and Georgia, with notable statewide initiatives in Washington. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued RFP 26112RFPEST in September 2026, due April 10, 2026, for a comprehensive student assessment platform to serve 200,000–225,000 students across 242 schools, with 30 percent scoring weight on specifications and scope, 25 percent on qualifications and experience, and 35 percent on cost and value, plus 10 additional points for Small Business Encouragement Program subcontractor utilization within the Tampa Bay area. The City of Augusta, Georgia posted RFP 26-275 in July 2026, due August 26, 2026, for a cloud-based utilities billing Customer Information System to manage 75,000 customer accounts, with required integration to Itron Temetra AMI, Cityworks, and Esri ArcGIS platforms, M/WBE utilization plans required if project exceeds $300,000. The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction issued RFP No. 2026-20 in April 2026, due June 30, 2026, for a statewide Individualized Education Program platform serving 150,000 students across 300 local education agencies and nine Educational Service Districts, with evaluation split across technical proposal (150 points), user experience and business solution (200 points), management proposal (150 points), financial proposal (200 points), and interview and demonstration (300 points), contract term December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029 with five-year extension option, with Small Business and Certified Veteran-Owned Business preferences available. The City of Tucson issued RFP 260204 in April 2026, due May 27, 2026, for managed print services and related software supporting 324 multi-function devices and 193 network printers across 107 locations, with pricing weighted second after method of approach and a five-year initial term (February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2032) plus up to five optional one-year extensions.