NIGP 30525: Distance Measuring Equipment (incl. Measuring Wheels)

NIGP 30525 Distance Measuring Equipment (Including Measuring Wheels), an Item code, encompasses specialized instruments and sensors that state and local governments procure for highway surveying, infrastructure measurement, and field operations. The recent solicitation activity shows demand for precision distance-measuring instruments, electronic sensors, GPS units, and related mounting and adapter equipment used in transportation and public works applications. Issuing bodies under this code include state transportation departments and county sheriffs' offices, reflecting both routine maintenance and capital equipment procurement across different operational contexts. The scope spans both standalone distance-measuring instruments for surveying applications and component parts such as proximity sensors, wiring harnesses, and GPS accessories that support broader field-measurement systems.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Purchases posted a representative opportunity on August 13, 2026 (RFB 605 2700000064, due September 1, 2026) soliciting five NITESTAR NS-60 Distance Measuring Instruments along with associated electronic sensors, wiring harnesses, GPS units with software, and mounting hardware for the Department of Highways Districts 1–12 and Division of Equipment; award was anticipated for September 4, 2026 on a best-value basis weighted 95 percent on price and 5 percent on delivery time, with a master agreement effective through August 31, 2027 and four optional one-year renewals. Kentucky resident bidders and qualified nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities receive statutory preferences. A second opportunity from the County of Orange, California (Sheriff-Coroner, posted August 21, 2026, due August 25, 2026) involved compressor maintenance services rather than distance-measuring equipment itself, indicating that related equipment maintenance also falls under state and local procurement activity. Recent activity centers in Kentucky and California; the code shows moderate transaction frequency across state DOTs and county operations.