NIGP 98578: Television Equipment and Accessories Rental or Lease

NIGP 98578 Television Equipment And Accessories Rental Or Lease is an Item code under which state and local governments procure cable television services, including equipment provisioning, installation, and ongoing technical support for government facilities. The scope encompasses reliable access to diverse national and local news and informational programming, legislative channels during session periods, and maintenance of new or like-new equipment throughout the contract term. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies including state workforce agencies and regional purchasing cooperatives serving multiple jurisdictions. Technical support requirements typically span business hours via telephone and email, with performance standards tied to equipment reliability and service availability across multiple administrative locations.

State and local procurement activity under this code concentrates in Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission posted IFB No. 3202600204 on August 4, 2026 for cable television services at three Austin locations (TWC Main Building, Trinity Building, and Criss Cole Rehab Center) with a response deadline of August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time; the anticipated contract start was October 2026 with a one-year initial term and up to three one-year renewal options, with historical compensation of $32,130 annually. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Kilgore, Texas issued a catalog discount bid (NET2628) on June 15, 2026 for network systems and supplies due July 28, 2026, structured as a two-year cooperative vehicle serving multiple member agencies with estimated total expenditures of $12.011 million. Texas bidders may claim service-disabled veteran-owned business, Texas-produced goods and services, or other state-level preferences where applicable.