NIGP 49545: Geology Specimens and Collections

NIGP 49545 Geology Specimens and Collections, an Item code, covers textbook and instructional material adoptions aligned with science standards for secondary education, as well as specialized geological survey and monitoring services. State and local governments soliciting under this code procure comprehensive science curricula—including student editions, teacher editions, digital components, and ancillary materials—that integrate Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and engineering practices, alongside professional geological and hydrological services such as groundwater monitoring and sampling conducted to regulatory standards. School districts represent the primary issuing bodies for textbook adoptions, while counties and municipalities solicit specialized geology and environmental sampling work. The code encompasses materials and services spanning Earth science, physics, chemistry, and water quality disciplines, with vendors typically required to hold relevant professional licensure (Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist credentials) and maintain substantial professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence).

Clark County School District in Nevada has driven recent procurement activity, issuing three separate RFPs in April 2026 for Geoscience (RFP 27002JBD), Physics (RFP 27001BJN), and Chemistry (RFP 27003LMK) textbook adoptions, all with response deadlines of May 28, 2026, and all structured as seven-year adoption agreements running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2033. Responding vendors must submit ten copies each of student and teacher editions plus digital versions compliant with the district's learning management systems (Canvas, Infinite Campus) and single sign-on infrastructure (Clever). Pricing must represent the lowest price charged anywhere in the continental United States, with shipping included on an FOB Destination basis and delivery within 30 days. Nevada has also seen activity in water quality monitoring; Sarasota County, Florida issued a Request for Professional Services (RPS) in April 2026 (262824RM) for quarterly and monthly groundwater sampling at the Carlton Memorial Reserve Wellfield, with an anticipated three-year term and responses due April 9, 2026. Recent opportunities concentrate in Nevada and Florida, with school district textbook adoptions requiring publisher qualifications addressing training, staff support, and accessibility (FERPA compliance, modified versions for students with disabilities, Spanish-language editions), while geological services require state professional licensure and demonstrated references from comparable jurisdictions.