NIGP 78590: Test and Test Scoring Devices: Achievement, Aptitude, Intelligence, etc.

NIGP 78590 Test And Test Scoring Devices: Achievement, Aptitude, Intelligence, Etc., an Item code, encompasses test preparation materials, assessment resources, and related instructional content that state and local school districts procure to support student achievement across multiple academic and technical pathways. State and local governments under this code buy standardized test preparation materials, achievement and aptitude assessment instruments, advanced placement (AP) exam prep resources, dual-credit coursework support materials, and gifted-education screening and diagnostic tools. School districts are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code, driven by state accountability frameworks and district-level initiatives to improve student outcomes across college-readiness and career-technical education (CTE) programs.

Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued an RFP (26-101) posted April 17, 2026, with a June 5, 2026 response deadline, seeking Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources and materials across 17 CTE program areas and honors-level instruction, including test preparation materials alongside textbooks, software, and equipment. The contract structure allows award to multiple vendors by category on a firm fixed-price basis with an initial one-year term and four optional renewals, beginning September 1, 2026. The district encourages HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendor participation and requires Texas business licensure, $1 million minimum general liability and workers' compensation insurance, three references, background checks, and standard federal compliance certifications including debarment and conflict-of-interest questionnaires. No overall budget or minimum purchase guarantee is specified; compensation flows only upon issuance of a valid purchase order.