NIGP 91812: Analytical/Predictive Studies and Surveys (Consulting)

NIGP 91812 Analytical/Predictive Studies and Surveys (Consulting), an Item code, encompasses market research, survey design and administration, feasibility studies, strategic planning assessments, compensation and classification analyses, and related advisory work that state and local governments procure to inform policy decisions, organizational planning, and service improvements. Recent solicitations show municipalities, counties, transit authorities, and state agencies engaging consultants for compensation studies, customer satisfaction surveys, AI strategic roadmaps, safety action plans, and long-range recreation planning—work that translates raw data collection into actionable strategic recommendations and organizational frameworks.

Cities, counties, and state agencies across Florida, California, Georgia, Utah, and Oregon dominate recent activity. The City of DeBary, Florida issued an RFP for compensation and classification study services (response date July 22, 2014); Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida sought customer satisfaction survey and depreciation study services via RFQ through January 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 deadlines respectively; Pinellas County, Florida (twice) and Montgomery County, Georgia solicited AI strategic roadmap and safety action plan development through RFP vehicles due September 15 and September 22, 2026; the State of Utah Division of Purchasing requested proposals for Northern and Southern regional long-range recreation planning through RFP vehicles due August 20, 2026; the City of Amarillo, on behalf of its MPO, requested demographic and socioeconomic forecasting via RFQ due August 27, 2026; and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife sought a methodology review of highway cost allocation studies via RFP due September 4, 2026. Issuing bodies include state departments (Florida DOT, Oregon DFFW, Utah Division of Purchasing), county governments (Orange County California, Kissimmee Utility Authority, Pinellas County, Montgomery County Georgia, Gwinnett County Georgia, Tuolumne County California), cities (DeBary and Fayetteville Florida, Amarillo Texas, Atlanta Georgia), and special-purpose districts (Atlanta BeltLine Inc., Amarillo MPO). Geographic spread spans the Southeast (Florida, Georgia), West (California, Utah, Oregon), and Southwest (Texas), with Florida and California showing the most recent posting density. No specific set-asides or preference programs are consistently named across opportunities; a few solicitations mention small business or disabled veteran preferences where applicable under state law.