NIGP 55976: Switch Stands
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | California | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | North Carolina | 0 | 1 |
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About NIGP 55976
NIGP 55976 Switch Stands, an Item code, encompasses railroad and transit infrastructure flagging services and network switching equipment and installation — the latter emerging as a significant procurement activity alongside traditional railroad operations support. State and local governments soliciting under this code include transportation departments, transit authorities, and school districts. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Bibb County School District in Georgia represent the issuing-body mix reflected in recent activity, with work ranging from on-call railroad flagging across multiple counties to network switch hardware and installation at school facilities. Railroad flagging contracts require vendor approval from major carriers such as Union Pacific Railroad, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and Metrolink, along with prevailing wage compliance and insurance coverage ($1,000,000 combined limits typical). Network switch procurement involves Cisco or equivalent equipment, installation within strict time windows, and E-Rate federal funding compliance.
Recent opportunities cluster in California and Georgia. Caltrans issued an IFB (56A0904) on March 2, 2026, for on-call railroad flagging services throughout California across 25 counties on Union Pacific, BNSF, and Metrolink right-of-way corridors, with a response deadline of March 19, 2026, and a 25 percent Small Business participation goal. Bibb County School District in Georgia posted an RFP (26-029 Switch Upgrade – ERATE) on January 30, 2026, for network switch upgrades across 45 locations, including hardware (51 Cisco Catalyst C9500-48Y4C switches, data center core switches, and cable) and full installation services, with proposals due March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST via Bonfire and weighted evaluation favoring price (30 points) and prior E-Rate experience (25 points). A Maryland opportunity (BPM055112) posted March 20, 2026, for catenary pole replacement with an April 3, 2026, response deadline, though substantive details are unavailable. Prevailing wage requirements and federal compliance obligations are standard; contractors must demonstrate carrier approval, insurance coverage, and technical capacity to meet demanding service windows.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 55976?
NIGP 55976 is Switch Stands, an item in NIGP 29, Transit Equipment and Related Services, Mass.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 55976?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 55976 posted in the last 90 days are Massachusetts (3), California (1) and North Carolina (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 55976?
NIGP 55976 maps to 4 UNSPSC codes, including 25121700 Railroad support equipment and systems, 25121701 Rail switching systems and 25121714 Heavy rail turnout switch.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 55976?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 55976 is IFB 139C-26 Pre-Plated Composite Ties 7" x 9" x 8. 5Ft - 9Ft and 11Ft from Massachusetts, posted October 13, 2026.
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