NIGP 95675: Scientific Research Services

NIGP 95675 Scientific Research Services (Item) encompasses applied research, feasibility analysis, and technical evaluation work that state and local governments commission to inform policy, infrastructure, or environmental decisions. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect work spanning transportation methodology review, environmental feasibility assessment, and specialized scientific services—typically framed as analytical studies with defined deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and technical reporting requirements. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Washington Department of Natural Resources) and municipalities (City of Salem, Oregon), with work often tied to legislative mandates, regulatory compliance, or asset management initiatives. Contractors typically furnish project management, technical analysis, stakeholder communication, and professional documentation; qualifications emphasize domain expertise in the subject matter (transportation analysis, forest carbon markets) combined with demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous comparative or feasibility assessments.

Recent activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services issued an RFP in August 2026 for a comprehensive methodology review of Highway Cost Allocation Studies, due September 4, 2026, with a two-year initial contract term and fixed pricing required through at least twenty-four months; Oregon Small Business Enterprises receive a 1% preference increase. The Washington Department of Natural Resources issued an RFQQ in April 2026 for a forest carbon offset project feasibility analysis across five counties, due May 26, 2026, assessing carbon credit generation potential and financial viability under voluntary and regulatory market protocols. The City of Salem, Oregon awarded a sole-source annual subscription weather forecast and high-water watch service in July 2026 valued at $100,000 over five years ($20,000 annually).