IronBid Pro — Daily Welding, Fabrication & Mechanical Bid Digest (Issue #1 — AM + PM Live Update)
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (Updated 1:00 PM Eastern)
Coverage: Federal (SAM.gov), State DOTs, County Facilities, Airports & Municipal Water/Transit Authorities
Target NAICS / NIGP: 238990 (Specialty Trade/Welding), 332312 (Structural Steel Fab), 238120 (Structural Steel Erection), 238220 (Boiler/Chiller/HVAC Piping), 811310 (Commercial & Industrial Machinery/Millwright Repair), NIGP 914-85 (Welding)
🔥 Afternoon Live Bid Additions (Verified Oct 28, 2026 — 1:00 PM ET)
1. [MA — AIRPORT / PORT AUTHORITY] Massport Authority-Wide Term Welding & Metal Fabrication (MPA AP2702)
- Agency: Massachusetts Port Authority (Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport & Maritime properties — Boston / Bedford / Worcester, MA)
- Contract Number: MPA Contract No. AP2702
- Estimated Value: ~$3,000,000 over 2 years (50% performance + 50% payment bonds required)
- Bid Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET (Pre-bid conference: Nov 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET)
- Submission Portal: Bid Express (https://massport.com/business/bids-opportunities ↗" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="inline-portal-link">massport.com/business/bids-opportunities ↗)
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: On-call structural, architectural, and mechanical welding and metal fabrication across Massport terminals, airfields, bridges, and marine facilities.
- Requirements: Certified welders, security badge clearance capability for airport/maritime zones, and 50% performance/payment bonding capacity.
2. [MD — COUNTY UTILITIES] Charles County On-Call Utilities Infrastructure Maintenance (Includes Welding & Fab)
- Agency: Charles County Government — Department of Utilities (La Plata, MD)
- Solicitation Number: ITB 27-008
- Estimated Value: Up to $500,000/yr (Small Local Business Enterprise SLBE preference eligible)
- Bid Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET (Questions due Nov 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET)
- Submission Portal: Charles County eProcurement Portal (https://charlescountymd.gov ↗" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="inline-portal-link">charlescountymd.gov ↗)
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: Routine and emergency maintenance and repair on water/wastewater treatment facilities and utility infrastructure, explicitly including welding and metal fabrication, piping repair, and mechanical work.
- Rate Structure: Quote Straight-Time Hourly Rate, Emergency Overtime/After-Hours Rate (1.5x–2.0x), Consumables/Rig Charge, Material Markup %, and Mobilization Trip Fee.
3. [MN / MIDWEST — FEDERAL VA] VA NCO 23 Heating & Plumbing Repair (RFQ 36C26327Q0060)
- Agency: Dept. of Veterans Affairs — Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23 (St. Paul, MN)
- Solicitation Number: RFQ 36C26327Q0060 (NAICS 238220 — Size Standard $19M)
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Deadline: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT)
- Contact: Contracting Officerenae.levenhagen@va.gov
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: Heating and plumbing system repair services across VISN 23 VA facilities.
- Compliance: Requires active SAM.gov registration, VetCert SDVOSB verification, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage compliance, and NFPA 51B Hot Work Permit procedures.
4. [CA — COUNTY FACILITIES] County of Santa Clara Chiller Inspection, PM, Repairs & Replacement (ITB-PRC-FY27-0050)
- Agency: County of Santa Clara Procurement Department (San Jose, CA)
- Solicitation Number: ITB-PRC-FY27-0050
- Bid Deadline: Due Nov 16, 2026 before 3:00 PM PT (6:00 PM ET) via Biddingo (https://biddingo.com/sanjose ↗" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="inline-portal-link">biddingo.com/sanjose ↗)
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: Countywide chiller inspection, preventive maintenance, mechanical/piping repairs, and replacement services.
- License Requirement: California CSLB C-20 (Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning), C-38 (Refrigeration), or C-4 (Boiler, Hot-Water Heating and Steam Fitting) license + CA DIR public works registration.
5. [NY — COUNTY / HIGHER ED] Westchester County HVAC Controls Maintenance at WCC (Contract WCC-27-756)
- Agency: Westchester County Department of Public Works & Transportation (Valhalla, NY)
- Contract Number: WCC-27-756
- Bid Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET (Pre-bid inspection: Nov 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET at Maintenance Building #22, 75 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY)
- Submission Portal: Empire State Purchasing Group (BidNet Direct) / Westchester County RFPs (https://rfp.westchestergov.com ↗" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="inline-portal-link">rfp.westchestergov.com ↗)
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: HVAC controls and mechanical systems maintenance at Westchester Community College.
📋 Morning Verified Solicitations & Status Updates (Still Open)
6. [WI — FEDERAL VA] VA Milwaukee Zablocki VAMC Replace Boilers 4 & 5 (36C25227B0001)
- Agency: Dept. of Veterans Affairs — Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO 12), Clement J. Zablocki VAMC (Milwaukee, WI)
- Solicitation Number: IFB 36C25227B0001 (Upgraded from Pre-Solicitation to Active Open Solicitation — NAICS 238220)
- Magnitude: $2,000,000 – $5,000,000 (SDVOSB Set-Aside)
- Bid Deadline: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET (11:00 AM CT) — Note: Oct 14, 2026 mandatory site visit attendance required for prime bidders; subcontractors/ASME code welders can still partner with attending primes.
7. [MN — COUNTY / MUNICIPAL] Dakota County On-Call Welding Services (2-Year Term Contract)
- Agency: Dakota County Facilities Management (Hastings / Rosemount / Burnsville, MN)
- Contract Value: $500,000 – $2,000,000 (Est. 1,000 – 3,000 billable welding hours/year for 2 years)
- Submission Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: On-call structural, carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding repairs across county maintenance yards, detention centers, and fleet facilities.
- Rate Benchmarks: Standard Straight-Time Shop/Field Welder around $120/hr; Emergency Overtime (1.5x); Material Markup 15%–25%; Mobilization Trip Fee.
8. [MD — STATE / AIRPORT] BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport — Commercial Welding Services (IFB BWI2703M / BPM059440)
- Agency: Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) — BWI Airport & Martin State Airport
- Contract Value: $200,000 (3-Year Small Business Reserve Contract)
- Submission Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026 (via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage - eMMA)
- AI Go/No-Go & Pricing Playbook:
- Scope: On-call structural steel, aluminum, and stainless steel welding, cutting, and custom metal fabrication across BWI and Martin State Airport facilities.
- Compliance: AWS D1.1 / ASME Section IX certified welders + 6-month continuity log.
9. [VA — COUNTY & CITY] Louisa County On-Call HVAC & Plumbing (RFP GS-27-03) + City of Richmond Industrial Boiler Maintenance (270004283)
- Louisa County, VA (RFP GS-27-03): On-Call HVAC & Plumbing Services (Addendum 1 posted) — Due Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
- City of Richmond, VA (IFB 270004283): Industrial Boiler Maintenance Services — Due Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
10. [TX & OR — FEDERAL VA] Dallas VAMC Steam Trap Repair (36C25727Q0033) + White City OR VA Boiler Testing (36C26026Q0977)
- Dallas VAMC (VISN 17) — Solicitation 36C25727Q0033: Steam Trap Monitoring, Replacement & Repair (NAICS 238220, SDVOSB) — Due Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET. (Note: Prior VA NTX solicitation 36C25727R0005 has been awarded to Polukai-FVL JV LLC and removed from active alerts.)
- VA SORCC White City, OR — Solicitation 36C26026Q0977: Bi-Annual Boiler Safety Device Testing & Tuning — Due Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET (1:00 PM PT).
11. [7:00 PM ET UPDATE — 6 NEW COMMERCIAL HVAC & BOILER BIDS (NAICS 238220)]
- Dayton, OH — Miami WTP Boiler Replacement (QuestCDN #10393542): Due Nov 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET; mandatory pre-bid Oct 27 already passed (sub to attending primes). Source: https://classifieds.daytondailynews.com/marketplace/advert/legal-... ↗
- McKean County Housing Authority, PA — Boiler Replacement (IFB 2026-021): Due Nov 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET. Source: https://www.bradfordera.com/tnclassified/invitation-for-bids-ifb-... ↗
- Maine Maritime Academy — Andrews & Rogers Hall Steam-to-Hot-Water Conversion: Due Nov 6, 2026; RFP by request. Source: https://www.noticeregistry.com/maine/notice/bid-notice-castine-60354 ↗
- Town of Westminster, MA — Forbush Library Boiler Replacement (COMMBUYS BD-25-1730-WTH00-TH001-134724): Due Nov 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET; mandatory site visit Nov 2 11:00 AM, 5% bid security, 100% P&P bonds, prevailing wage. Source: https://www.commbuys.com/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=BD-25-1... ↗
- Suwannee County School District, FL — Suwannee Middle School Boiler Replacement (27-201): Due Nov 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET; mandatory pre-bid Nov 2 10:00 AM, prevailing wage. Source: https://www.constructionbidsource.com/state/florida/county/suwann... ↗
- Town of Colonie, NY — Town Hall Boiler Replacement (ITB JB390): Due Nov 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Source: https://www.noticeregistry.com/new-york/notice/bid-notice-latham-... ↗
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