NIGP 25030: Cards, Tabulating, Standard (for EDP Systems)

NIGP 25030 Cards, Tabulating, Standard (For Edp Systems) is an Item code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, encompasses point-of-sale (POS) systems and integrated transaction-processing platforms that state educational institutions and other public bodies deploy to manage cafeteria operations, online ordering, payment processing, and real-time inventory tracking across multiple locations. The scope extends beyond traditional tabulating cards to cloud-based POS solutions with mobile and touchscreen interfaces, comprehensive reporting dashboards, and integration with existing institutional systems such as campus card platforms, housing management, and payment gateways. Educational institutions—particularly state technical colleges and higher-education systems—are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code, driven by the need to modernize food service operations and enhance student transaction experiences while maintaining security compliance and operational continuity.

Texas State Technical College posted RFP #1144909 on April 16, 2026, seeking an integrated Cafe POS and Online Ordering System with proposals due the same date. The solicitation weighted evaluation criteria across Support and Service Capability (35 points), Security and Compliance with Integration and Functional Requirements (25 points), Cost Effectiveness (20 points), Experience in Sector (15 points), and History of Support for Texas Institutions of Higher Education (5 points), signaling that institutional experience and service continuity rank above price alone. Vendors must demonstrate PCI DSS compliance, provide 24/7 support with defined service-level agreements, and support integration with Workday, CSGold campus card systems, StarRez housing management, and TouchNet payment gateways. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations, budget ranges, or award values; pricing proposals should detail transaction fees, monthly and annual service fees, setup and integration costs, equipment costs, and compliance or reporting fees. Submission was restricted to TSTC's Strategic Sourcing portal.