NIGP 30678: Surveying Instruments and Accessories: Alidades, Compasses, Levels, Theodolites, Transits, Tripods, etc. (see 305-60 for Surveyor's Measuring Equipment), Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 30678 Surveying Instruments and Accessories is an Item code that encompasses specialized optical, mechanical, and electronic equipment state and local governments use for boundary determination, topographic mapping, stormwater asset assessment, and infrastructure condition evaluation. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions purchasing brand-name survey and GPS instruments (theodolites, levels, transits, tripods, and associated precision equipment), LiDAR scanning systems for large-scale asset inventories, and related accessories required to maintain compatibility with existing survey units and field operations. The code also covers instruments and equipment used in professional surveying workflows including data collection, field verification, and GIS data capture.

State departments, counties, and research institutions are the primary buyers. The Illinois Department of Transportation posted an IFB on September 29, 2026 for Leica brand survey and GPS equipment with an October 19, 2026 response date, emphasizing newly manufactured products and compatibility with existing District Survey Units, with a 12-month initial term extendable to 10 years. Monroe County, Florida issued an RFQ on September 24, 2026 for professional surveying continuing services (due October 27, 2026) that includes boundary surveys, topographic analyses, and elevation certificate preparation. The City of Sandy Springs, Georgia solicited stormwater asset assessment services via RFP on August 21, 2026 (due October 2, 2026) requiring field surveys and condition assessments of approximately 8,540 stormwater assets using NASSCO methodology. Texas A&M AgriLife Research posted back-to-back ITBs in July 2026 for TPT Qube640 LiDAR Scanner systems—one due July 16, 2026 (ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6595) and a reposted version due July 31, 2026 (ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6608)—indicating activity in LiDAR-based survey instrumentation. Activity concentrates in Illinois, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, with equipment suppliers typically required to carry General Commercial Liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence minimum), meet U.S.-manufacturing preferences where applicable, and transfer manufacturer warranties to the purchasing entity.