NIGP 76524: Diamond Core Drills

NIGP 76524 Diamond Core Drills, an Item code, encompasses specialized drilling equipment used in infrastructure construction and rehabilitation projects. State and local governments procure diamond core drills primarily through public works and civil engineering contracts for pavement investigation, concrete coring, bridge foundation work, and related construction activities. The issuing bodies sourcing under this code span county public works departments, municipal transportation authorities, and regional special districts managing road, bridge, and utility infrastructure projects. Recent solicitations show Santa Clara County as a repeat buyer across multiple expressway and bridge construction initiatives.

Santa Clara County, California has posted four recent infrastructure projects that include diamond core drilling or related deep-foundation drilling work: the Red Fox Creek Bridge #37C0172 Replacement Project (ITB-RDA-FY26-0559, sealed bid due March 5, 2026), which involves CIDH pile foundations and bridge construction; the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard (ITB-RDA-FY260694, sealed bid due May 21, 2026), featuring pavement recycling and roadway infrastructure work; and the Expressway Guardrail Replacement and Safety Barrier Improvements project (ITB-RDA-FY260652, sealed bid due April 23, 2026). Additionally, Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, issued RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment (due June 16, 2026) on behalf of participating entities across Washington state and other jurisdictions. All County of Santa Clara bids require physical submission; electronic bids are not accepted. Geographic concentration is visible in California, particularly Santa Clara County, though the cooperative purchasing structure of the Sourcewell procurement extends reach across multiple states and Canadian provinces.