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Reference: FA489726QC031 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Mountain Region
(includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) |
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Reference: ED-031326JP-001 Review of Educator Preparation Program Literacy Curricula for Alignment with Science of Reading NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
April 02 2026
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 02, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the West North Central Region
(includes the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota) |
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Reference: SPE7M526U0015 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-30
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 30, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: 92-SOM26-002 RFP Region D - New Haven Railroad Facilities (facility management) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
April 02 2026
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 02, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the New England Region
(includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) |
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Reference: SPE4A626T961H (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: W90VN6-26-R-A010 (Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-18
(Closing date appears to be Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M826T2735 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A526T9999 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T209P (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A726T093H (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T209F (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) BRACKET MOUNTING / Hardware Manufacturing / Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7MC26T6713 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M526T9016 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A726T091X (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M326T3799 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A626T959H (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M426T8193 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L326T7086 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M826T2736 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L426U0514 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-30
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 30, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPEFA126T0183 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T208Z (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: W91QVN26RA038 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-04-01
(Closing date appears to be Wednesday, April 01, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: RFQ 172-20 Professional Services Addendum 1 Professional Services - Continuous Submittals NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
6/30/2027 05:00:00 PM (PT)
(Closing date appears to be Wednesday, June 30, 2027 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Mountain Region
(includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M126U2258 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-30
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 30, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A726T092S (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L326T7091 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M126T7346 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: 250245-PH Public Attorneys for Indigent Defendants NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2/28/2027 11:59:00 PM (PT)
(Closing date appears to be Sunday, February 28, 2027 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Mountain Region
(includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A526T000X (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: 2026-016 Greer City Hall Interior Renovation (Construction) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
April 2 2026 11:00am
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 02, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the South Atlantic Region
(includes the states of Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: 2026-2028 SOQ Addendum 5 CLV Public Works Statements of Qualifications NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
4/16/2026 04:00:00 PM (PT)
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 16, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Mountain Region
(includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T211M (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) DIAPHRAGM HOUSING A / Hardware Manufacturing / Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7MC26T6714 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A526T000S (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A626T962F (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A626T959F (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A726T092F (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M526T9007 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) HANDSET / Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing / Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M226U0183 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) PIN COTTER / Hardware Manufacturing / Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-30
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 30, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: W90VN726RA010 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-04-16
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 16, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T212X (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: 250247-PH Municipal Court Housing Rentals NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
12/31/2026 11:59:00 PM (PT)
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, December 31, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Mountain Region
(includes the states of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: N4019226R9100 (Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-04-08
(Closing date appears to be Wednesday, April 08, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the Guam Region
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A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M426T8169 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M426T8174 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7M426T8191 (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) SEGMENT 4 SIDE / Hardware Manufacturing / Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: PE-48401-RFQ-2026-000000545 RFQ 484-041626 Services (GEC) Post-let Services for SR 25 @ Darien River in Darien NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-04-16
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, April 16, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the South Atlantic Region
(includes the states of Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: RFQ26-2 RFQ26-2 Delinquent Tax Attorney; Addendum Posted (last modified: 3/15/2026 2:02 pm) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
3/16/2026
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 16, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
This opportunity is in the West South Central Region
(includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas) |
A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE4A626T959P (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-23
(Closing date appears to be Monday, March 23, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |
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Reference: SPE7L126T209M (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation) NEW OR UPDATED |
March 15, 2026 |
2026-03-26
(Closing date appears to be Thursday, March 26, 2026 - potential bidders should confirm) |
State/region could not be determined. | A full access subscription is required to use the enhanced features of bidsUSA which includes getting the direct link to this RFP, information on the organization issuing this RFP, state level searching and result sorting. Click here for more information. |