NIGP 91107: C.i.p., Architectural/Engineering Services

NIGP 91107 CIP, Architectural/Engineering Services is an Item code encompassing architectural, engineering, and related professional design services for capital improvement projects that state and local governments contract for directly. State and local procuring bodies buy detailed design and engineering work—from preliminary concept through construction administration—across infrastructure, facilities, and public real estate projects. Recent solicitations show the code capturing independent cost estimation for P3 delivery models, facility condition assessments and due diligence evaluation, space needs assessment and renovation design, box culvert replacement engineering, transportation safety planning, advanced laboratory facility design for technical colleges, stormwater drainage system improvements, building systems commissioning, progressive design-build work, and owner representation services. Issuing bodies span state financing commissions (Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission), state transportation departments (Georgia Department of Transportation), counties (Glynn County Georgia, Seminole County Florida, Collier County Florida, Indian River County Florida, Okaloosa County Florida), cities (Atlanta, Fort Myers, Orlando, Phoenix, Arlington, Lewisville, Palo Alto), transit and airport authorities (Okaloosa County and Athens-Ben Epps Airport), water districts and utilities (City of Phoenix water, West Basin Municipal Water District), special districts (Brazos River Authority), and hospital districts (El Paso County Hospital District). Activity is geographically concentrated in Florida and Georgia with representation from Texas, Colorado, Connecticut, Arizona, California, and other states.

Recent representative opportunities include the Georgia Department of Transportation requesting independent cost estimator services for the I-285 East Express Lanes P3 project under RFQ due November 16, 2026 (PE48401RFQ2027000000632); El Paso County Hospital District soliciting architectural and engineering services for facility condition assessment and ASC compliance evaluations due October 28, 2026; the City of Fort Myers requesting comprehensive stormwater drainage design services funded through FEMA HMGP with qualifications due October 30, 2026 (RSQ26039); Glynn County requesting public safety building space needs assessment and renovation planning due November 12, 2026 (RFP27-009); and the City of Orlando requesting design services for drainwell replacement under CDBG-DR funding with statements due October 14, 2026 (RQS260612). Federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, VEVRAA provisions, debarment certifications, 2 CFR Part 200 uniform administrative standards, and E-Verify enrollment appear frequently in grant-funded work. Selection is predominantly qualifications-based (CCNA or equivalent) with two-step or multi-phase processes favoring demonstrated experience on comparable projects; several procurements include mandatory pre-proposal conferences, site visits, and finalist interviews. Insurance minimums typically range from $1 million to $5 million professional liability per claim depending on project scope and complexity.