NIGP 83840: Controllers, Remote, Wireless, Infrared/Radio Frequency

NIGP 83840 Controllers, Remote, Wireless, Infrared/Radio Frequency is an Item code that encompasses remote-control systems, wireless devices, and RF infrastructure components that state and local governments procure to support telecommunications networks, emergency responder systems, and facility connectivity. Recent solicitations reveal procurement of Wi-Fi access point enclosures, in-building radio frequency coverage systems using distributed antenna systems and bi-directional amplifiers, and wireless infrastructure services for multiple agency locations. Issuing bodies include state departments (Illinois Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Information Resources), counties (Santa Clara County), cities (Phoenix, Doral), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-state jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of Minnesota, South Dakota, and Washington state entities). The work typically requires low-voltage contractor licensing, compliance with RF and cabling standards such as NFPA 1225 and UL 2524, and often carries prevailing-wage requirements for public-works components.

Recent activity concentrates in California, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Illinois, and Minnesota. The City of Doral (Florida) issued ITB 2026-22 for telecommunications wiring services including copper and fiber optic cabling installation and testing across data, voice, and video networks, with bids due September 28, 2026. Santa Clara County (California) issued ITB-PRC-FY27-0058 for Wi-Fi Access Point Replacement Services countywide as a prevailing-wage public work, with bids due September 30, 2026. The City of Phoenix (Arizona) issued IFB-26-0355 for in-building radio frequency coverage enhancement using BDAs and distributed antenna systems across three airports, with a five-year term commencing August 25, 2026. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued an indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract (TEX-AN-WPS) for cellular, wireless, pager, and satellite services with infrastructure and equipment components, responses due July 23, 2026. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued two separate BOA procurements for NEMA 4 Wi-Fi access point enclosures in May 2026 (297 units total). Sourcewell, operating as a Minnesota local government unit cooperative, issued RFP 26RFP102226 for uncrewed remotely operated vehicle systems and related technology, proposals due October 22, 2026.