NIGP 76079: Rolling Straight Edges, Towed

NIGP 76079 Rolling Straight Edges, Towed is an Item code encompassing straightedges and towed measurement equipment used in infrastructure inspection, quality assurance, and construction oversight. State and local governments procure this equipment primarily through county public works departments, transportation authorities, and municipal engineering divisions for pavement assessment, concrete surface evaluation, and roadway maintenance programs. The equipment typically serves specialized QA/QC functions in highway rehabilitation, bridge inspection, and utility installation projects where precision surface measurement is critical to compliance with construction specifications and safety standards.

Recent solicitation activity shows activity concentrated in the Pacific Northwest and California. Santa Clara County issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #ITBRDAFY260694 on April 29, 2026 for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard, with bids due May 21, 2026; the scope includes pavement repairs, hot mix asphalt overlay, and partial depth recycling work where straightedges are commonly deployed for surface profile verification. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 for Law Enforcement Equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline, though this broader equipment solicitation spans multiple jurisdictions across Washington state and beyond and may incorporate measurement tools for crime scene documentation and evidence processing. Both opportunities represent typical issuing bodies in this code space—county transportation departments and regional cooperative purchasing consortia—though the volume of recent postings under this specific Item code remains limited.