UNSPSC 73181903: Tungsten inert gas TIG welding services
Commodity
Code facts
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State & local contract opportunities
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Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Florida | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Georgia | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | South Carolina | 0 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 73181903
About UNSPSC 73181903
UNSPSC 73181903 Tungsten inert gas TIG welding services is a Commodity code describing specialized welding services that state and local governments procure across infrastructure, water systems, transit, and facilities maintenance. Recent solicitations show concrete demand for field and shop TIG welding, rail track welding, structural steel work, and equipment repairs performed to AWS certifications and FRA or MOW standards. The mix of issuing bodies spans water districts, transit authorities, school districts, county departments, and municipal utilities—a diverse procurement base with no single dominant buyer. Work is typically solicited as on-call or as-needed services, turnkey maintenance contracts, and specific fabrication projects requiring certified personnel.
Activity is geographically dispersed across multiple regions. Recent opportunities include the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) seeking mobile welding and fabrication services under ITB-26-00291 due June 29, 2026; the Alameda County Water District (California) requesting on-call field and shop welding services via IFB due May 2, 2026; the Charlotte Area Transit System (North Carolina) requesting Blue Line track welding services via RFP due August 20, 2026 (rebid); the City of Austin (Texas) procuring plasma cutting and stainless steel welding services for water treatment under IFB 2200 BYS1055 due May 21, 2026; and Greenville County (South Carolina) requesting fabrication and installation of bridge railings with AWS D1.1 certified welders via RFP due August 5, 2026. Personnel qualifications consistently include AWS D1.1 (pipe and structural), AWS D1.6 (stainless), or TIG-specific certifications; response times range from four hours for mobile emergency calls to standard business-hour availability for shop work. Insurance and bonding requirements are standard across most solicitations. Geographic spread includes California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with activity across water utilities, transit systems, school facilities, and county infrastructure.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 73181903?
UNSPSC 73181903 is Tungsten inert gas TIG welding services, a commodity in UNSPSC 73000000, Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 73181903?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 73181903 posted in the last 90 days are Rhode Island (1), Florida (1) and Georgia (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 73181903?
UNSPSC 73181903 maps to 1 NIGP code, 91076 Welding Maintenance and Repair Services (incl. Brazing, Casting, and Soldering).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 73181903?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 73181903 is MPA 433 Welding Services from Rhode Island, posted September 23, 2026.
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