NIGP 76036: Graders, Towed Types

NIGP 76036 Graders, Towed Types is an Item code that encompasses towed grading equipment used in road construction and pavement rehabilitation projects. State and local governments procure towed graders as part of broader infrastructure and site development work—the equipment appears as a line item or material specification within larger construction contracts rather than as a standalone procurement. The solicitations show towed graders specified within roundabout construction, pavement rehabilitation, bridge replacement, guardrail installation, and road resurfacing projects across counties and municipalities. Issuing bodies are primarily county transportation and public works departments (Santa Clara County, Barrow County) and municipal governments (City of Marietta), with activity concentrated in California and Georgia. These jurisdictions typically specify towed graders as part of comprehensive construction bid packages submitted through competitive sealed-bid processes with mandatory pre-bid conferences and site visits.

Recent representative opportunities include the City of Marietta's RFB 26-53444 for roundabout construction at New Hope Road and Wylie Road (bids due June 26, 2026), which specified grading as part of the scope; Santa Clara County's ITB RDA FY26-0694 for Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard (bids due May 21, 2026), requiring partial depth recycling and asphalt overlay with associated grading work; and Barrow County's sealed-bid procurement for Wynn Lake Road resurfacing from Yonah Homer Road to Hudson River Bridge (bids due March 18, 2026), with 210 calendar days for completion. Opportunities are geographically concentrated in California and Georgia, with smaller activity evident in Washington state through Sourcewell cooperative purchasing. Competition is open; no set-aside designations or geographic restrictions beyond state contractor licensure and GDOT certification (Georgia) appear in recent solicitations. Project durations range from 45 to 210 working days, with liquidated damages clauses standard for schedule delays.