Rebid: FY26 Moisture Density Nuclear Gauges - SP

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to procure six Moisture Density Nuclear Gauges across three districts (Districts 6, 4, and 9), with the primary objective of replacing aging equipment approximately 35 years old. These specialized scientific instruments will be used for non-destructive testing to measure moisture content and density of soil, asphalt, and other compacted materials during highway construction projects. The procurement requires vendors to supply new gauges that meet precise technical specifications, including single-unit rigid aluminum construction, dual gamma detection systems using Geiger-Mueller detectors, and neutron detection capabilities. Specific requirements include microprocessor-driven operations, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, radioactive sources within defined limits (10 mCi Cesium 137 and 50 mCi Americium 241-Beryllium), and operation across temperatures from -10 to +70 degrees Celsius. The contract opportunity was posted on October 30, 2025, with proposals due by November 5, 2025, and requires comprehensive documentation including standard Illinois certifications, technical specifications, and invoice routing instructions for each district.

No specific set-aside designations were noted for minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses for this procurement. The contract does not receive federal funding and has an estimated total value tied to the BidBuy Purchase Order pricing, with firm pricing at the time of contract execution. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract term runs from final execution through December 31, 2025, with no subcontracting permitted. Importantly, the vendor will be responsible for disposing of the six existing older nuclear gauges and providing all appropriate federal, state, and local licenses for handling hazardous waste. The State reserves the right to decrease quantities based on budgetary constraints, and all supplied gauges must meet a twelve-month warranty with merchantability and fitness-for-use standards.