NIGP 60036: Check Machines: Protection, Signing, Writing, etc.

NIGP 60036 Check Machines: Protection, Signing, Writing, Etc., an Item code, encompasses equipment and devices used by state and local governments for document verification, security marking, and authentication — including check-signing machines, document-protection systems, and related writing or endorsement equipment. The scope of work reflects the purchasing patterns of law enforcement and administrative agencies acquiring specialized equipment for secure document handling and identity verification.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on behalf of its Participating Entities on May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline to establish a cooperative contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation encompasses participation from Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, along with numerous other jurisdictions, reflecting a multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicle. Proposals were required for submission through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal exclusively, with questions directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The resulting contract(s) were reserved for potential future utilization through a participating addendum with Sourcewell, allowing flexibility in deployment across participating entities and expanding market reach across a broad spectrum of public sector organizations.