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This Solicitation opportunity from Louisiana was posted on June 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Welding Rods

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RFQ RTAR_3814State & Local

Submission Closed06/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking bids for 400 pounds of Apollo B welding rods in 1/8-inch size and 40 pounds of Polaris AAA welding rods in 1/8-inch size under solicitation number RFQ RTAR_3814. This Request for Quote is open to qualified suppliers, with bids due by June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time, following an available date of June 22, 2026. All deliveries must be shipped to and billed to 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. The contract is managed by Leah LeBlanc, who can be reached at 504-827-8382 or LeLeBlanc@rtaforward.org. This procurement is classified as a SLED-type solicitation, reflecting its alignment with state, local, or educational government procurement standards, and the bid process has been closed to new submissions.

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400 lbs Apollo B and 40 lbs Polaris AAA welding rods requested, bid due June 29, 2026, delivery to New Orleans.

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Louisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit AuthorityView Agency

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Place of Performance

LA, USA

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Request for Quote RTAR_03814 for Apollo B and Polaris AAA Rods

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 22

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 29

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Submission Closed

06/29/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyLouisiana → New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLA, USA

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Office AddressLA, USA

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Return to Bid List Bid NUMBER RFQ RTAR_3814 TITLE Welding Rods PROCESS Unsealed BASE CURRENCY USD STATUS Closed to Bidding DESCRIPTION BID DOCUMENTS BIDDERS CALENDAR
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NUMBER RFQ RTAR_3814 TITLE Welding Rods AVAILABLE DATE 6/22/2026 8:00 AM DUE DATE 6/29/2026 11:00 AM CONTACT INFORMATION Leah LeBlanc - 504-827-8382 - LeLeBlanc@rtaforward.org BID TYPE Request for Quote BILL TO 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 US SHIP TO 2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 US DESCRIPTION qty description 400 lbs Part # 1014 Apollo B, size 1/8” rods 40 lbs Part # 1724 Polaris AAA, size 1/8” Rods

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