Description
This solicitation seeks to establish one or more Master Agreements with qualified vendors to provide emerging‑technologies consulting and related services for all participating NASPO states and eligible entities. The master‑agreement approach aims to leverage collective buying power to achieve best‑value pricing for consulting work that could include AI, IoT, blockchain, advanced analytics, and other cutting‑edge technologies. Vendors will be expected to support state agencies, higher‑education institutions, and local governments across a wide geographic area, complying with each jurisdiction’s procurement rules.
• Scope: Consulting services for emerging technologies (no further technical detail provided).
• Target audience: Qualified consulting firms capable of serving multiple state and local governments nationwide.
• Procurement method: Open competitive RFP; proposals due by October 15, 2026.
• Delivery: Services will be performed under master‑agreement contracts that participating entities may call‑off as needed.