NIGP 91721: Contracted Services, Physical Plant

NIGP 91721 Contracted Services, Physical Plant is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized consulting and subject-matter expertise for workforce development, curriculum design, and technical advisory services tied to educational infrastructure and operational capability. The work spans curriculum development, program evaluation, hands-on training module design, and industry alignment assessment — often delivered by firms or individuals with deep domain expertise in the specific technical fields being taught or supported. Issuing bodies under this code include community colleges and other educational institutions seeking to design or validate training programs that serve workforce pipelines in emerging industries.

Valencia College, a community college district in Florida, issued 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 RFQ required responses by August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the VendorLink portal. Deliverables included assessment of program objectives, curriculum review aligned to Valencia's ROOTS semiconductor equipment and cleanrooms, evaluation of hands-on learning modules, student testing facilitation, review of assessment techniques, and recommendations for industry resources and certifications. The contract runs from September 1, 2025, through December 1, 2025, with potential extension by mutual agreement. Vendors must demonstrate a mandatory minimum of three years of experience in workforce education strategies and semiconductor or microelectronics education, with pricing submitted on an hourly basis for all services, materials, supplies, travel, equipment, and labor. The project is funded through a Florida Department of Education Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant and ties to Valencia College's participation in a National Science Foundation Semiconductor Engines grant.