NIGP 84581: Soil Testing Apparatus (for Determining Permeability, Resistivity, Soil Chemistry, etc.)
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Florida | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Texas | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | California | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Utah | 0 | 1 |
UNSPSC codes for 84581
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About NIGP 84581
NIGP 84581 Soil Testing Apparatus (For Determining Permeability, Resistivity, Soil Chemistry, Etc.), Item code, covers laboratory and field testing equipment and services used by state transportation departments, municipalities, water districts, and county public works agencies to evaluate soil and construction materials. Recent state and local procurement activity under this code centers on soil compaction testing apparatus, geotechnical field and laboratory testing services, soil boring and density evaluation, materials analysis supporting road and water infrastructure projects, and specialized testing equipment such as Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) truck-mounted systems. The issuing bodies include state departments of transportation (Texas DOT, Michigan DOT), municipal utilities and water districts (City of Key West electrical oil testing, North Texas Municipal Water District, City of Orem), county public works and flood control operations (Salt Lake County, Orange County), and city engineering departments (City of Augusta, Henry County). Scope spans on-call materials testing services with task order pricing, equipment procurement on a one-time basis, and multiyear contracts for routine testing and reporting.
Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in Texas, Utah, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, and California. The Texas Department of Transportation posted a bid for a Proctor Soil Compactor with Soil Analyzer (solicitation 601340000067218, due October 27, 2026). The City of Augusta, Georgia issued RFP 26-176 for geotechnical testing services covering laboratory analysis, field density testing, concrete compressive strength evaluation, and engineering consultation (due September 11, 2026). Henry County, Georgia issued RFQ 27-08 for on-call materials and field testing services requiring GDOT prequalification (due September 9, 2026). The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded RFP 260000002268 to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for a truck-mounted CPT sounding unit at $1,011,529.00 (notice of intent posted July 22, 2026). Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement solicited construction materials including riprap and gabion baskets (due September 10, 2026). The County of Orange, California posted solicitations for sand, gravel, and aggregate base materials for park delivery (due November 2, 2026) and airside surface maintenance at John Wayne Airport (due August 6, 2026).
Quick answers
What is NIGP 84581?
NIGP 84581 is Soil Testing Apparatus (for Determining Permeability, Resistivity, Soil Chemistry, etc.), an item in NIGP 27, Testing and Sampling Equipment and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 84581?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 84581 posted in the last 90 days are Georgia (3), Florida (2) and Texas (2).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 84581?
NIGP 84581 maps to 29 UNSPSC codes, including 41113809 Ground penetrating radar, 41113810 Hydrothermal testing equipment and 41113811 Solid bearing tester.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 84581?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 84581 is Various Sand, Gravel, Aggregate Base and Decomposed Granite Materials from California, posted October 6, 2026.
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