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ProjectAgencyValue
DISD Cafeteria RenovationDallas ISD$2.8M
Park Pavilion & RestroomsFort Worth Parks$1.4M
Fleet Maintenance FacilityCity of Irving$4.1M
Fire Station RenovationGarland Fire Dept$3.5M
4 of 14 open bids · updated today
Government contract and RFP discovery
Find open bids, ITBs, and RFPs from federal agencies, state governments, municipalities, and school districts. Identify projects matched to your capabilities before the bid deadline.
Find government construction contracts open for bid in Texas for general building, renovation, or site work projects between $500K and $5M.
Found 14 open bids in Texas: 3 USACE projects (Fort Worth District) for facility renovation work, 2 Texas DOT projects for roadside building construction, 4 school district contracts (DISD, HISD, AISD) for building additions and renovations, and 5 municipal projects for parks facilities and public works buildings. Closest deadline is the HISD cafeteria renovation — bids due in 18 days.
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ProjectAgencyValue
HISD Cafeteria RenovationHouston ISD$3.2M
Park FacilitiesAustin Parks$1.8M
USACE Office RenovationFort Worth District$4.5M
Municipal Maintenance BldgCity of San Antonio$2.1M
4 of 14 open bids · Texas
Material cost research and estimation
Research current pricing for lumber, concrete, steel, and other materials to build accurate job cost estimates. Avoid underbidding due to outdated price assumptions.
What are current market prices for #2 framing lumber (2x4, 2x6, 2x8), ready-mix concrete, and rebar (#4, #5) in the Atlanta, GA market?
Current Atlanta pricing: #2 2x4x8 studs: $0.58-0.65/LF; 2x6: $0.90-1.05/LF; 2x8: $1.15-1.35/LF. Ready-mix concrete 3,000 PSI: $135-150/yd³ delivered; 4,000 PSI: $148-162/yd³. #4 rebar: $0.62-0.70/LF cut-to-length; #5 rebar: $0.98-1.10/LF. Lumber prices are down 18% from early 2024 highs. Concrete is up 8% year-over-year. Get quotes locked in as soon as an award is likely — prices are volatile.
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MaterialUnitPrice
#2 2x4x8per LF$0.62
Ready-mix 3,000 PSIper yd³$138
#4 Rebarper LF$0.65
#5 Rebarper LF$1.03
Lock quotes early — prices volatile
Building code and permit research
Research applicable building codes, permit requirements, and inspection procedures for specific project types and jurisdictions. Know what's required before submitting plans or breaking ground.
I'm building a 12,000 SF warehouse with office space in Clark County, Nevada. What building permits are required and what are the key IBC requirements for mixed occupancy?
Clark County requires: building permit, grading permit (if over 1 acre disturbed), fire alarm/suppression permit, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing subpermits. For IBC mixed occupancy (S-1 warehouse + B office): you can use accessory occupancy (office ≤10% of floor area and ≤12,000 SF) or separated occupancy with 2-hour fire-rated construction between uses. Sprinkler system required for S-1 over 12,000 SF. Nevada has adopted IBC 2018. Submit to Clark County Development Services — plan review is currently running 8-10 weeks.
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Permits Required
Building, grading, fire, MEP subpermits
Occupancy
S-1 warehouse + B office — accessory occupancy option
Fire Separation
2-hr rated wall if separated occupancy approach
Sprinklers
Required for S-1 over 12,000 SF
Plan Review
Clark County — currently 8–10 weeks
Subcontractor and supplier discovery
Find licensed subcontractors, specialty trades, and building material suppliers in any market. Build your subcontractor network before entering a new geography.
I'm bidding a healthcare renovation project in Minneapolis. Find licensed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors that specialize in healthcare work.
Found 22 MEP subcontractors in Minneapolis with healthcare project history: 8 mechanical contractors with hospital HVAC experience (including Trane, Comfort Systems), 7 electrical contractors with healthcare low-voltage and generator expertise, and 7 plumbing firms including medical gas specialists. Filtered to those with Minnesota healthcare construction license endorsements. Three have active OSHPD equivalent credentials for healthcare facility work.
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Comfort Systems (Mechanical)
4.7 ★ · Healthcare HVAC
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Hunt Electric (Electrical)
4.8 ★ · Hospital low-voltage
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Egan Company (MEP)
4.6 ★ · Medical gas
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CompanySpecialtyCredential
Comfort SystemsMechanical / HVACMN Healthcare endorsement
Hunt ElectricElectrical · low-voltageHospital generator work
Egan CompanyFull MEPMedical gas qualified
3 of 22 MEP subs with healthcare history
Weather-based construction scheduling
Use extended forecasts to plan concrete pours, roofing work, exterior painting, and other weather-sensitive activities. Avoid costly rework from work done in unsuitable conditions.
I need to schedule a large concrete foundation pour in Minneapolis next week. Give me the 7-day forecast and tell me which days meet the temperature requirements.
Minneapolis 7-day forecast for concrete: Monday good — 58°F high, 42°F low, 0% rain. Concrete temp will stay above 40°F during cure. Tuesday marginal — 44°F high, 31°F low. You'd need cold weather protection measures (blankets, heated enclosures). Wednesday-Friday: lows dropping to 28-33°F, temps too low without significant cold weather concrete protection. Next weekend improves: Saturday 62°F high, 45°F low — ideal for a pour with standard admixtures. Recommend Monday or plan for Saturday if Monday logistics don't work.
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Monday
58°F high · 42°F low · 0% rain — GOOD to pour
Tuesday
44°F high · 31°F low — cold protection required
Wed–Fri
Lows 28–33°F — too cold without heated enclosure
Saturday
62°F high · 45°F low — ideal for standard admixtures
Business development and client prospecting
Find property developers, facility managers, and commercial property owners who may need construction services. Build a pipeline of potential clients beyond competitive bidding.
Find commercial real estate developers and property managers in Phoenix, AZ who are involved in industrial or flex space development.
Found 38 prospects: 12 industrial developers with active projects in the Phoenix Metro (including Dermody Properties, VanTrust Real Estate, and 10 regional developers), 16 commercial property managers with industrial portfolios, and 10 facility managers at large owner-occupied industrial operations. The Phoenix industrial market has 3.2M SF under construction — high activity segment for a GC to break into.
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CompanyContactRole
Dermody PropertiesJason McCordDevelopment VP
VanTrust Real EstateSara HillDirector
Overton MooreBrian FosterDev Manager
Trammell CrowMike SanchezSenior Dev
4 of 38 industrial prospects · Phoenix
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Find open bids
Search for open government construction bids in California for commercial building or renovation projects between $1M and $10M. Include federal, state, and local government RFPs.
Material cost check
Research current prices for OSB sheathing, roofing asphalt shingles (architectural), and gypsum wallboard in the Houston, TX market. Include any recent price trend information.
Building code research
What are the current IBC requirements for Type V-B wood-framed multifamily residential buildings in Florida? Include fire protection, egress, and floor area limits.
Find specialty subcontractors
Find licensed fire suppression contractors and fire alarm system installers in Charlotte, NC area with commercial construction experience.
Construction schedule weather
Give me a 10-day construction weather forecast for Columbus, Ohio. Flag any days that would prevent outdoor concrete work, roofing, or exterior insulation installation.
Commercial client prospects
Find hotel and hospitality property developers and renovation managers in the Miami-Dade area who may need a general contractor for renovation or new construction projects.
OSHA compliance research
What are the OSHA requirements for a scaffold system on a 4-story commercial renovation project? Include fall protection, access, and inspection requirements.
Lien law research
Explain the mechanics lien process and deadlines for a general contractor on a commercial project in Georgia. Include preliminary notice requirements and lien filing deadlines.
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Bid preparation and submission
Research a project thoroughly before bidding — understand the scope, research material costs, identify subcontractors, and check weather for scheduling.
New market entry
When expanding into a new geography, research licensing requirements, find key subcontractors, and prospect for initial clients.
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Deep ResearchResearch contractor licensing requirements and reciprocity agreements in the target state
Weekly construction scheduling
Every Monday, check weather for the week and plan field operations around weather-sensitive activities.
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Contract OpportunitiesReview new bid opportunities that opened this week matching your capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of government construction contracts can Contract Opportunities find?
Contract Opportunities searches federal procurement databases (SAM.gov), state and local government bid portals, and public procurement notices. This covers USACE projects, GSA construction, DoD facility work, state DOT projects, school districts, municipalities, and public universities. Filter by dollar value, location, and project type to find bids that match your license and bonding capacity.
How current is the material pricing data from Web Search?
Web Search pulls from current trade publications, contractor supply price sheets, and commodity indexes. Construction material prices fluctuate significantly — particularly lumber, steel, and concrete. Always get current supplier quotes before finalizing a bid. Use Web Search to establish a baseline and identify market trends, then confirm actual pricing with your local suppliers.
Can these tools help with contractor license research across state lines?
Yes — Deep Research can provide detailed information on contractor licensing requirements for any state, including reciprocity agreements, examination requirements, insurance minimums, and registration procedures. This is particularly useful when expanding into a new state market or when you need to sub out work to a licensed trade in a state where you don't hold a license.
How far in advance can weather forecasts reliably help with construction scheduling?
Weather Forecast provides reliable go/no-go guidance for the next 72 hours, good planning information for 7 days, and rough seasonal guidance to 14 days. For weather-sensitive critical path activities like concrete pours, roofing, or exterior envelope work, use the 48-72 hour forecast for final go/no-go decisions and the 7-day forecast for sequencing planning.
Can I use these tools to research contractor bonding and insurance requirements?
Deep Research can outline standard bonding requirements (performance bond, payment bond) and insurance minimums (general liability, workers comp, umbrella) for public and private construction contracts. For specific project requirements, always read the contract documents directly — owner requirements vary widely and must be confirmed from the actual project specifications.
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