Non-Nuclear Asphalt Density Gauge

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number 601340000067695 for the procurement of a portable non-nuclear density gauge. The equipment must utilize electromagnetic or equivalent non-nuclear technology for the nondestructive field testing of compacted asphalt pavement and must be the latest improved model in current production. The award will be made based on best value, with primary consideration given to the purchase price and compliance with specifications. To be eligible, respondents must pass an initial screening that includes a documentation review and a vendor performance rating of A, B, or C in the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System. The selected vendor must provide a complete, ready-to-use package including a protective carrying case, rechargeable battery and charger, standardization or verification equipment, and English-language operating manuals. A manufacturer-issued calibration certificate identifying the model and serial number is required upon delivery. Goods are to be shipped FOB Destination to San Angelo, Texas, with the vendor bearing all shipping costs and risk of loss until delivery. Responses are due by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, and must include a signed Execution of Response, a Preferences Schedule, a Child Support Obligation Schedule, and a Bid Table submitted in the required Excel format without alterations or formulas.