NIGP 96174: Scientist Services (Geology, Geophysics, etc)
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah | 0 | 2 |
UNSPSC codes for 96174
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About NIGP 96174
NIGP 96174 Scientist Services (Geology, Geophysics, Etc.), an Item code, encompasses professional geoscience work that state and local governments procure for geological surveys, hydrogeological assessments, subsurface modeling, archaeological analysis, and related earth science investigations. Recent state and local solicitations show demand for licensed geoscientists and hydrogeologists to conduct brackish groundwater production zone analysis, three-dimensional geological crustal modeling, archaeological site surveys, and aerial detection surveys—work requiring advanced technical expertise, professional certification, and deliverables ranging from geospatial data products and technical reports to specialized GIS modeling and stakeholder engagement. Issuing bodies span state geological surveys, state environmental and natural resource departments, county surveyor offices, state military departments, transit authorities, and municipal solid waste services. The Texas Water Development Board, Utah Division of Purchasing (contracting on behalf of the Utah Geological Survey), State of California Military Department, Idaho Department of Lands, and Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office have recently posted solicitations under this code. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Utah, California, and Idaho, with additional recent work in Florida involving irrigation system technical specifications and Arizona involving transfer station consulting. Representative opportunities include the Texas Water Development Board's RFP for brackish groundwater production zone analysis across Central Texas aquifers (proposals due August 6, 2026), requiring ten years of hydrogeology experience in the project area and professional geoscientist licensure with deliverables through August 31, 2027 and potential renewal through 2030; and Salt Lake County Surveyor's Office expedited RFP for monument placement and surveying services with responses due October 1, 2026, establishing a qualified contractor pool for as-needed monument installation, boundary surveys, cadastral surveys, ALTA/NSPS surveys, and construction surveys at guaranteed hourly rates for 24 months.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 96174?
NIGP 96174 is Scientist Services (Geology, Geophysics, etc), an item in NIGP 18, Miscellaneous Commodities and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 96174?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 96174 posted in the last 90 days are Utah (2).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 96174?
NIGP 96174 maps to 17 UNSPSC codes, including 81151700 Geology, 81151701 Photogeology and 81151702 Stratigraphic geology.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 96174?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 96174 is SLCo SUR134119 Monument Placement Survey Services from Utah, posted September 22, 2026.
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