NIGP 956: Library and Subscription Services, Including Research Services, Internet and Periodical Subscriptions
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| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6 | 15 |
| 2 | Georgia | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Florida | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | California | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Illinois | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Oregon | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Colorado | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | Michigan | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | New Jersey | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Connecticut | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Kansas | 0 | 1 |
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About NIGP 956
NIGP 956 Library and Subscription Services, Including Research Services, Internet and Periodical Subscriptions is a Class code under which state and local governments procure library materials (print books, e-books, audiobooks, and audiovisual content), periodical subscriptions in print and digital formats, library automation software and hosting, emergency connectivity for library operations, cataloging and processing services, and digital resource licenses. Recent solicitations show school districts and library systems acquiring shelf-ready processed materials with MARC records and Dewey classification, integrated library systems with discovery layers and mobile applications, annual periodical collections for reference and research, and cloud-hosted technology platforms supporting patron access and staff workflows. One recent solicitation from Sacramento County Emergency Operations Center sought emergency internet connectivity combining LEO satellite and multi-carrier LTE/5G service, indicating that connectivity infrastructure supporting library and community-access operations falls within this code's scope.
Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, Harlingen Consolidated ISD), city library systems (Houston Public Library, Brownsville Public Library System), county library services (Sacramento County), state library agencies (Illinois Secretary of State for the Illinois State Library), and regional purchasing cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas). Dallas ISD has posted multiple RFPs for library materials and services within the past three months, indicating recurring demand. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas (Dallas ISD, Brownsville, Harlingen, Region 7), California (Sacramento County), Illinois (Illinois State Library), and Florida (Clay County reverse procurement conference). Representative opportunities include Dallas ISD's RFP for library print, e-books, and digital resources due August 27, 2026 (RR250347) and September 10, 2026 (RR250363), emphasizing small business enterprise participation with up to 20 percentage points of evaluation score; Houston Public Library's RFP for a fully integrated, cloud-hosted library system due November 19, 2026 (RFP20260023); and the Illinois Secretary of State's RFQ for 103 periodical subscriptions (print and online) for fiscal 2027 due October 21, 2026 (27350SOSLIBRAB54462). Dallas ISD RFPs require compliance with Educational Technology Vendor Data Sharing Agreements mandating multi-factor authentication, 256-bit AES encryption, and U.S.-only data storage when vendor services access student records or district data.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 956?
NIGP 956 is Library and Subscription Services, Including Research Services, Internet and Periodical Subscriptions, a class in NIGP 25, School and Library Equipment, Supplies, and Services.
What codes are under NIGP 956?
NIGP 956 has 15 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 95605 Business Research Services, 95610 Cataloging Services and 95630 Historical Studies and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 956?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 956 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (15), Georgia (7) and Florida (6).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 956?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 956 is International Business Development Consultant Services from Texas, posted November 3, 2026.
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