NIGP 98185: Welding Equipment and Supplies Rental or Lease
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Code facts
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23
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23
- Open opportunities
- 1 1 posted in the last 90 days
NIGP codes come from the NIGP Code (NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement, maintained by Periscope Holdings), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
State & local contract opportunities
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1 | 1 |
About NIGP 98185
NIGP 98185 Welding Equipment and Supplies Rental or Lease, an Item code, encompasses the leasing and rental of welding gases, cylinders, propane tanks, extraction equipment, and associated consumables and refills that state and local governments procure for educational institutions, correctional facilities, and general county operations. Recent solicitations show colleges, community college districts, correctional facilities, and county governments buying cylinder leases with recurring refill services, bulk welding materials and rod stocks for extended contract periods, and specialized extraction equipment for educational welding labs. The issuing bodies span community college districts, state correctional facilities, and county purchasing offices; Collin College and Collin County Community College District each posted separate welding materials and supplies contracts within the source window, indicating repeat buyers in Texas higher education.
Recent activity concentrates in California and Texas, with secondary activity in Illinois and Missouri. Representative opportunities include Mt. San Antonio Community College District's IFB for purchase and installation of forty-seven flexible vent extraction arms with 6-inch openings in a welding lab (response due July 16, 2026, with an Engineer's Base Bid Estimate of $150,000); Jacksonville Correctional Center (Illinois Department of Corrections) RFQ for a five-year lease of welding gas cylinders, propane tanks, and refill services with ongoing delivery on 48-hour notice (response due July 29, 2026); Collin College three-year ITB for welding materials, supplies, and equipment with an estimated annual procurement volume of approximately $400,000 (bid deadline March 19, 2024); and Jackson County, Missouri 24-month supply contract for welding gas and supplies with one 12-month extension option (proposals due July 14, 2026). Performance and Payment Bonds, prevailing wage compliance, and California DIR registration or equivalent state labor requirements appear frequently in college and county district awards.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 98185?
NIGP 98185 is Welding Equipment and Supplies Rental or Lease, an item in NIGP 23, Rental and Leasing Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 98185?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 98185 posted in the last 90 days are Florida (1).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 98185?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 98185 is Welding Bender from Florida, posted October 23, 2026.
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