NIGP 91527: Editorial Services

NIGP 91527 Editorial Services, an Item code, encompasses editing, proofreading, content development, design assistance, and related publication support services that state and local governments procure to produce handbooks, booklets, guidelines, newsletters, and other written materials for public distribution or internal use. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies engaging editorial professionals across diverse publishing contexts—from instructional guides and policy documents to promotional materials and technical manuals—with emphasis on accessibility compliance, plain-language revision, and multi-format delivery. The issuing-body mix spans state departments (Oregon Parks and Recreation, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, California agencies), county governments (Tuolumne County, Orange County), higher education institutions (Valencia College, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board), and specialized authorities (Edwards Aquifer Authority, California High-Speed Rail Authority). A standout repeat buyer is Tuolumne County, which has posted multiple RFPs for forest management and reforestation guidance documents requiring editorial refinement and technical accuracy.

Recent representative opportunities illustrate the scope: the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department issued an RFQ on April 7, 2026 (due April 21, 2026) for developmental editing of a 121-page, 57,650-word draft Oregon Archaeology Guidelines manuscript, requiring a bachelor's degree in English or related field, 2–5 years of professional editing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word Track Changes; the Illinois Department of Natural Resources posted dual RFPs (posted June 8 and June 24, 2026) for design, editorial services, and printing of a Sportfish of Illinois foldout booklet featuring 66–68 fish species with 10,000-unit print runs; and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control restricted an SBS (Small Business Solicitation) posted June 9, 2026 for translation, interpretation, and transcription services to California small businesses, with responses due June 23, 2026. Geographic activity concentrates in California, Oregon, Illinois, and Utah, with scattered activity in Florida, Texas, and other states. No set-aside or preference patterns emerge consistently across the code, though California small-business restrictions and DVBE incentives appear in specific solicitations. Editorial services under this code command modest contract values (typically under $100,000) and often appear as components of larger publishing or compliance projects rather than standalone procurements.