Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53622

IDOT Solicits Calibration Services for Strainsense Load Cells (ASTM E74, ISO/IEC 17025)

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking calibration services for its Bureau of Materials load cells, specifically Strainsense brand models. - Calibration must comply with ASTM E74 standards and be traceable to the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). - The calibration provider must hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation at the time of bid submission, in accordance with AASHTO R18 and federal regulations (23 CFR Part 637). - Services include calibration of: - 1,000 lbf Strainsense load cell (serial 250616), tension and compression, 2 calibrations - 20,000 lbf Strainsense load cells (serials 131002B and 230313), compression, 2 calibrations each - 500,000 lbf Strainsense load cell (serial 190726), compression, 2 calibrations - Calibrations are required every 12 to 24 months over a two-year base period, with possible renewals up to a total of 10 years. - Deliverables include detailed calibration reports, proof of accreditation, and return shipping to Springfield, IL. - Subcontracting is prohibited; vendors must provide proof of accreditation with their bids. - Strainsense is the only OEM specified for the load cells to be serviced.

Description

This solicitation is for calibration services of the Bureau of Materials load cells for the Illinois Department of Transportation. The load cells must be calibrated according to ASTM E74 standards and be traceable to the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST). Calibration must be performed by an agency accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 to comply with AASHTO R18 and federal regulations (23 CFR Part 637). The services cover multiple load cells with specified serial numbers and include delivery back to Springfield, IL. The contract duration for calibration services is two years, and subcontracting is not allowed.

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