NIGP 91830: Computer Network Consulting

NIGP 91830 Computer Network Consulting, an Item code, encompasses network architecture review, design, assessment, and optimization services that state and local governments procure to modernize IT infrastructure, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and plan technology transitions. Recent solicitations show state agencies, counties, cities, and special districts using this code to evaluate network security posture, audit legacy systems for compliance and vulnerabilities, design cloud migration strategies, and implement infrastructure upgrades including switching, routing, and security appliances. Orange County, California has solicited digital development services spanning network design and DevSecOps under RFP 017-3069106 (due July 28, 2026); Jackson County, Georgia is seeking Cisco network switching and routing replacement with professional installation and migration services under RFP PE67800NONST2026000000046 (due July 2, 2026); and the Atlanta Regional Commission issued RFP489 for a comprehensive network security audit and vulnerability assessment (due April 27, 2026). Issuing bodies span state departments, county governments, municipal IT offices, school districts, and regional authorities, with repeat activity from Florida Department of Transportation and multiple California state agencies. The code draws activity across California, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Illinois, with notable concentration in California local jurisdictions and Florida state agencies.

Work solicited under this code reflects a shift toward managed security services, cloud-readiness assessments, and legacy-system rationalization rather than traditional network design alone. Orange County's digital services RFP emphasizes DevSecOps, accessibility compliance, and AI strategy alongside network and infrastructure services; Jackson County's procurement prioritizes SD-WAN capabilities, Aukit integration, and configuration migration; and Atlanta Regional Commission's engagement targets vulnerability assessment and security posture maturity evaluation. Evaluations commonly weight technical approach and vendor experience heavily, with cost typically scoring 20–40 percent of total points. Set-asides appear inconsistently—Orange County applies OCLSB and DVBE preferences; Jackson County requires Cisco partner certification and five-year government experience. Response windows typically run 3–8 weeks from posting. This code segment is active and worth pursuing if your firm offers network assessment, security architecture, cloud transition planning, or managed infrastructure services to state and local IT shops.