NIGP 97258: Visiting Speakers

NIGP 97258 Visiting Speakers, an Item code, covers keynote speakers, motivational speakers, and related presentation services that state and local governments procure for conferences, professional development seminars, and staff training events. Recent solicitations show state agencies and school districts buying single-speaker or multi-vendor speaker services to address topics ranging from early childhood education to technology integration, social-emotional learning, educator well-being, and differentiated instruction. The Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Child Care and Early Learning division, and independent school districts are the primary issuing bodies visible in current activity. Scope varies from a single keynote speaker contracted for multiple identical presentations at the same event to open-ended speaker rosters covering diverse topics and delivery dates throughout a contract year. Qualification requirements typically include demonstrated public speaking experience, subject-matter expertise in the target topic, professional references (often from prior government work), and professional liability insurance; background checks and E-Verify clearance are standard.

Geographic activity centers on Texas, where the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Child Care and Early Learning division, and Northside Independent School District (Bexar County) posted solicitations between March and June 2026. The Texas Workforce Commission is soliciting a single keynote speaker to deliver three 45- to 60-minute presentations at Texas Rising Star Early Educator Conferences in Houston and Grapevine on January 14, July 13, and August 5, 2027, with a speaker fee capped at $12,500 per presentation plus hotel accommodation and recorded delivery; proposals are due July 14, 2026. Northside Independent School District issued RFP 2026-059 on March 17, 2026 (proposals due April 9, 2026) for keynote and motivational speakers and related services across multiple professional development topics on a one-year initial term with two optional renewals, requiring comprehensive insurance (Commercial General Liability $1,000,000/$2,000,000 and Professional Liability $5,000,000) and criminal background checks for staff with direct student contact.