NIGP 91730: Contracted Serviecs, Shodding

NIGP 91730 Contracted Services, Shodding is an Item code under which state and local governments and educational institutions procure specialized consulting and curriculum development services, particularly subject matter expertise for workforce training programs in technical fields. Valencia College recently solicited through a Quote Request (QR 2026-06) for subject matter expertise to develop semiconductor cleanroom operator and laser & photonics education programs, illustrating the code's application to industry-aligned workforce development. The work involves curriculum review and development, program assessment, hands-on learning module evaluation, student testing protocols, and recommendations for certifications and industry resources. Issuing bodies under this code include community colleges and state educational institutions pursuing federal and state workforce development funding, particularly through grants from the Florida Department of Education and National Science Foundation initiatives.

The most recent activity shows geographically concentrated procurement in Florida, with Valencia College (Orange County, Florida) posting the sole recent opportunity on October 19, 2026. Valencia's procurement required vendors to hold a minimum of three years' experience in workforce education strategies and semiconductor or microelectronics education, with quotations due by August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the VendorLink portal. The contract period runs from September 1, 2025, through December 1, 2025, with potential extension by mutual agreement. Valencia reserved the right to award to one or multiple firms based on the lowest responsive and responsible offer. Federal contract provisions apply when awards exceed $100,000, including equal employment opportunity and debarment compliance requirements. Payment occurs within thirty days of invoice acceptance.