NIGP 91720: Contracted Services, Officiating

NIGP 91720 Contracted Services, Officiating (Item) covers subject matter expertise and professional consulting services that state and local governments and public educational institutions contract to supplement internal capacity — particularly curriculum development, program assessment, and industry-standards review. Valencia College posted a Quote Request (QR 2026-06) on April 13, 2026, seeking subject matter expertise to review and provide feedback on three semiconductor and photonics education programs: a college credit certificate in semiconductor cleanroom operations, a laser and photonics credit certificate, and an Associate of Science degree in Semiconductor Engineering Technology. The work includes assessing program objectives, evaluating hands-on learning modules, conducting student testing, and recommending industry resources and certifications aligned to the college's existing robotics, semiconductor, and cleanroom laboratory infrastructure. Vendors must demonstrate a mandatory minimum of three years of experience in workforce education strategies and semiconductor or microelectronics education. The issuing body is a Florida public community college funded through a state workforce development grant and a National Science Foundation Semiconductor Engines grant, indicating that education and workforce development institutions are primary buyers under this code.

Valencia College solicited through a quote request with an August 7, 2025 response deadline (now superseded) and a contract period of September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2025, with potential mutual extension. Pricing is structured on an hourly basis for all services, materials, supplies, travel, equipment, and labor; federal provisions including equal employment opportunity and Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment requirements apply to awards exceeding $100,000. The college reserves the right to award to one or multiple firms based on the lowest responsive and responsible offer, with payment issued within thirty days of invoice receipt and service acceptance.