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public bidding Government Contracts

415 government contract opportunities classified as public bidding, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

415 SLEDUpdated daily

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Federal contracts

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State, local & education contracts

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415 state, local & education solicitations AI-tagged as public bidding.

City of Plantation - Procurement Department

Citywide Electrical Services- Term Contract

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AI Summary

City of Plantation seeks bids for a term contract to provide citywide electrical services. The ITB opens on September 29, 2026, with electronic bidding available.

City of Plantation - Procurement Department · Florida

Posted Aug 26, 2026Due Sep 29, 2026ITBNAICS 238210Sol: 547816

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Washoe County School District - Purchasing Department

Notice of Opportunity for the Repurposing of the Old Stead Elementary School

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AI Summary

Washoe County School District seeks proposals to repurpose the closed Old Stead Elementary School in Reno, NV. This RFP invites government agencies, community groups, nonprofits, and for-profit entities to submit proposals by October 14, 2026.

Washoe County School District - Purchasing Department · Nevada

Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Oct 14, 2026RFPNAICS 925120Sol: 547726

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City of Thornton

Thornton Fire Museum Exhibit Fabrication

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AI Summary

The City of Thornton seeks sealed bids for fabrication of exhibits for the Thornton Fire Museum. Bids are due by September 22, 2026, and must be physically submitted to City Hall. This is a formal Invitation for Bid (IFB).

City of Thornton · Colorado

Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 22, 2026IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal)NAICS 339950Sol: 9578425619

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State of Massachusetts

27048 STEP Equipment as Needed

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AI Summary

The City of Gloucester, MA seeks sealed bids for the purchase of STEP Equipment. Bids are due electronically by September 15, 2026. Bid packages available August 24, 2026 on BidNet Direct.

State of Massachusetts · Massachusetts

Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Invalid DateBidNAICS 423830Sol: 4bedec6a-3657-473e-92d6-2358d37dd53e

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MPTAP

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Oktibbeha County Mississippi at the Oktibbeha County Office of the Chancery Clerk, Starkville, Mississippi, until 10:00 AM on the 20th day of August, 2026 and shortly thereafter publicly opene

Archived

AI Summary

Sealed bids are requested by the Board of Supervisors of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, to be submitted by August 20, 2026, for county services or projects.

Mississipi · Mississipi

Posted Aug 18, 2026Due Aug 20, 2026MDA - RFxNAICS 237310Sol: 339-20260817100014 BSOC

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Bangor

TSA Screening Checkpoint Expansion

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AI Summary

City of Bangor seeks bids for construction of TSA Screening Checkpoint Expansion at Bangor International Airport. Bids due September 23, 2026.

Bangor · Maine

Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026rfpNAICS 236220Sol: 136

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Maryland Environmental Service - Procurement Division

Electric Power Distribution System Upgrade at Janes Island State Park - MBE 15%

Archived

AI Summary

Maryland Environmental Service seeks bids for electrical equipment replacement and upgrades at Janes Island State Park, including new RV connections and EV charging stations. Bids must be submitted electronically by August 7, 2026.

maryland · maryland

Posted Aug 7, 2026Due Invalid DatePublic NoticeNAICS 237130Sol: BPM057832

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Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

IFB 260037 - SEASONAL CHEMICALS FOR 2026 - 2027

Archived

AI Summary

NFTA seeks bids for seasonal bagged and liquid chemicals delivery to facilities in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Cheektowaga, NY. Bids due August 28, 2026. Submission via Bonfire portal with required technical and cost proposals.

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority · New York

Posted Invalid DateDue Invalid DateIFBNAICS 424690Sol: 247696

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Brazos Valley

Shady-East SH6 TxDOT 69kV Crossing Project

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AI Summary

Request for bids for the Shady-East SH6 TxDOT 69kV Crossing Project involving electrical transmission line construction and highway infrastructure improvements in Bryan, Texas.

Brazos Valley · Texas

Posted Aug 5, 2026Due Aug 31, 2026BTU - Request for Bid - ElectronicNAICS 237130Sol: 3893

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545/350 LAGO MAR EAST DEVELOPMENT, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF GALVESTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 58

Lago Mar East Phase 01B Wall & Fence Plans Bid

Archived

AI Summary

Electronic bids are invited for construction of the Lago Mar East Phase 01B Wall & Fence Hardscape Plan in Galveston County, TX. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams. Bids must be submitted electronically by August 26, 2026.

545/350 LAGO MAR EAST DEVELOPMENT, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT OF GALVESTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 58 · Texas

Posted Aug 5, 2026Due Aug 26, 2026Fence & WallNAICS 238990Sol: 6a6a75da793567af0b4d9157

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public bidding Government Contracts, FAQ

Common questions about finding and winning public bidding government contracts.