NIGP 91731: Contracted Services, System Assessment

NIGP 91731 Contracted Services, System Assessment (Item) covers specialized consulting and technical evaluation services that state and local governments use to audit, benchmark, and improve operational systems, facilities, curricula, and infrastructure. Recent solicitations show assessment work spanning curriculum validation in semiconductor and photonics education, pavement management planning, facility condition surveys, assessment platform selection and implementation, operational efficiency studies, promotional testing design, and program gap analysis—typically delivered as fixed-term consulting engagements with deliverables including detailed reports, recommendations, prioritized improvement lists, and implementation plans. Issuing bodies include county boards (Clay County, Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority), school districts (Valencia College, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bibb County Public Schools, Seminole County Fire Department), colleges and universities (Georgia Southern University, Texas Southern University), state departments (Georgia Department of Transportation, State of Oregon), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority), and municipalities (City of Arlington, City of College Park). The mix reflects strong demand from K–12 education and public infrastructure agencies.

Recent activity clusters in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, California, and Oregon, with additional opportunities in Texas and Washington, D.C. Representative solicitations include Valencia College's curriculum review RFP (Quote Request QR202606, due August 7, 2025) seeking subject matter expertise in semiconductor cleanroom and photonics education curriculum validation; Clay County (Florida) RFP 2526115 for comprehensive pavement condition surveys and a five-year management plan on 831 centerline miles (due October 15, 2026, $200,000 estimated value); Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26112RFPEST for a digital assessment platform with migration of four years of historical data, 24/7 support, and a Small Business Encouragement Program set-aside requiring 20 percent SBEP utilization (proposals due April 10, 2026); Bibb County Public Schools RFP PE61110NONST2027000000113 requesting a districtwide facility condition assessment with mandatory licensed architect and engineer participation (due September 14, 2026); and Orange County Transportation Authority RFP 250180 for operator assault prevention program assessment at $125,000 firm fixed price, FTA-funded (interviews April 1, 2026). Most procurements require demonstrated experience in the assessment domain, licensed professionals for specialized evaluations, and comprehensive final reports with actionable recommendations.