NIGP 20938: Database Software

NIGP 20938 Database Software, an Item code, encompasses cloud-hosted and on-premises relational and non-relational database platforms that state and local governments deploy to support operations ranging from customer relationship management and asset tracking to public health surveillance and billing systems. Recent solicitations show K-12 school districts, county governments, state agencies, and public health authorities procuring database-backed software solutions—integrated library systems replacing aging platforms, assessment platforms managing high-volume student testing, case management and LIMS systems for medical examiners, and specialized epidemiological surveillance databases—typically as part of larger modernization efforts to migrate away from legacy Oracle, FileMaker, or legacy SirsiDynix systems toward cloud-native SaaS architectures or Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments. The issuing bodies span state health and education agencies (Oregon Health Authority, Texas Education Agency, South Dakota Department of Health), large urban and regional school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida, Seminole County Public Schools), county governments (Collier County, San Mateo County), municipal utilities (Orlando Utilities Commission), and specialized public agencies (Oregon Youth Authority, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department). Hillsborough County Public Schools appears as a repeat buyer, posting multiple RFIs and RFPs across 2026 for integrated library systems, assessment platforms, textbook management software, and ITSM platforms. Geographic concentration clusters in Florida (Valencia College, Hillsborough County, Collier County), Oregon (state agencies), and California (San Mateo County, state procurement), with additional activity across Texas, South Dakota, Washington, and Georgia.

Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26114 for an Integrated Library System and Discovery Layer Solution (competitive RFP, due April 10, 2026) seeking a modern platform to replace SirsiDynix Symphony across 220+ school library locations serving 225,000 students, with 25 points awarded for specifications compliance, 30 points for qualifications, and 35 points for cost evaluation plus 10 bonus points for Small Business Encouragement Program (SBEP) participation; Hillsborough County's RFP 26112 for a Comprehensive Student Assessment Platform (competitive RFP, due April 10, 2026) targeting replacement of Renaissance School City with a web-based system supporting 3,154 annual tests across 242 sites, requiring SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 certification and integration with FOCUS Student Information System, Canvas LMS, and ClassLink provisioning; the Oregon Employment Department's RFP (SDASOBO00017784, due October 15, 2026) for an Enterprise Service Management System with an estimated five-year contract value of $9.09 million, including $6.69 million implementation and $1.4 million licensing, prioritizing configuration over extensive customization and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility compliance; and San Mateo County's RFP TSD-20261923 (due March 26, 2026) for Microsoft Identity & Access Management implementation with a $300,000 to $500,000 estimated value and preference scoring of 5–10 points available for local businesses and non-profits.