How to bid on portable moisture-density gauges for the North Carolina Department of Transportation

What NCDOT is buying

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Materials and Tests Unit is seeking 85 portable moisture-density gauges for field measurements of asphalt, soil, and base materials. The gauges must provide accuracy comparable to currently accepted nuclear gauges.

The vendor must also dispose of NCDOT’s existing nuclear density gauges and train staff to use the new equipment.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 20, 2026. Bids are due November 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Submit your response as directed in the posting before the deadline. The provided information does not specify what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit equipment vendors that can supply portable moisture-density gauges for asphalt, soil, and base-material field measurements, and can provide training and disposal of existing nuclear gauges.

How to access and respond

Find solicitation 54-JJ-12230578 on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). Viewing the posting and document list is public and does not require an account. Responding requires free eVP vendor registration.

Read the posting for the full documents and response instructions. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool; otherwise, submit as the posting directs. The agency point of contact is Jason James.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Review the solicitation documents closely and map your response to each stated requirement. Explain how the gauges will support field measurements of asphalt, soil, and base materials, and address the required accuracy comparison.

Describe how you will handle disposal of the existing gauges and train NCDOT staff. Check the required submission method and allow time to complete registration and submit before the deadline.