BidNet Direct #260099-C

Maricopa County Solicits Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) Tool for Asphalt Density Evaluation

Maricopa County Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) Tool to enhance asphalt pavement density and compaction uniformity evaluation. - Government Buyer: - Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) - Office of Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Dielectric Profiling System (DPS) Tool - Must be vehicle-mountable and use non-destructive, non-radioactive technology - Capable of continuous, real-time dielectric measurement of asphalt pavements - Includes at least three horizontally aligned vehicle-mounted sensors, data acquisition hardware, GPS positioning, and software for real-time data visualization and export - Must support dynamic calibration using ground-truth data (asphalt cores or in-place density testing) - System must provide continuous transverse coverage for lane-width measurements - Includes comprehensive technical documentation, calibration procedures, and sample data outputs - Installation and setup services for all equipment - Training for four County personnel on system operation, calibration, and maintenance (virtual or on-site) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery is FOB Destination within Maricopa County - Bidders must provide detailed technical and sales literature, including product specifications, system component lists, software features, warranty information, and compatibility with County QA processes - System must be compatible with County Quality Assurance (QA) processes for construction oversight and pavement investigations - All bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must propose suitable solutions - Contract is firm fixed-price for one year, with up to four optional renewals or month-to-month extension for up to six months

Description

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) seeks to purchase a system capable of performing continuous dielectric profiling of asphalt pavements for density and compaction uniformity evaluation. The system will be operated by Maricopa County personnel as a Quality Assurance support tool to collect pavement dielectric measurements and identify areas of potential non-uniform compaction to support construction oversight and pavement investigations. The procurement is conducted through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with electronic submission via BidNet Direct. The contract duration is one year with an option to renew up to four additional years.

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