NIGP 97215: Education Research Center Fees

NIGP 97215 Education Research Center Fees, an Item code, encompasses instructional resources, materials, equipment, memberships, and related services that state and local school districts procure to support career technical education, advanced academics, and enrichment programs. State and local governments buying under this code include independent school districts issuing RFPs for multi-category instructional procurement spanning advanced placement, dual credit, gifted and talented education, STEM enrichment, test preparation, technology software and equipment, textbooks, and specialized program materials across distinct CTE disciplines such as agricultural science, architecture and construction, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing and robotics, and welding. Issuing bodies are primarily independent school districts at the state and regional level; the recent solicitation activity shows districts managing procurement through structured competitive processes that permit award to multiple vendors by category and reserve the right to include optional renewal periods.

Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas issued RFP #26-101 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources with a June 5, 2026 response deadline, seeking proposals for supplies, materials, equipment, and implementation and maintenance services across 17 distinct CTE program areas and advanced academics. The district encourages use of HUB, MWBE, and SBE vendors and requires vendors to maintain $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance, submit federal debarment certifications and conflict-of-interest questionnaires, and comply with background checks and OSHA standards; the contract structure includes a one-year initial term with four optional one-year renewals and firm fixed pricing, with all work contingent on issuance of a valid purchase order.