The 21 trade scopes NextBid classifies government opportunities into, with the specialties and the words contractors and their AI agents actually search for. Any alias below finds the trade it belongs to in the Data API: "re-roof" finds Roofing, "curb and gutter" finds Concrete & Masonry, "custodial" finds Janitorial.
Ask your AI: "Open roofing solicitations in Texas due this month." · "Alarm and access-control bids in California." · "SDVOSB set-asides in janitorial." Your AI runs these as Data API searches and gets each solicitation's agency, deadline, trade, official link and, when available, its documents. Today's open count per trade comes back from GET /v1/tradelines or the list_tradelines tool.
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Roof replacement, repair, coatings and waterproofing on public buildings.
roofing, roofer, re-roof, reroof, roof replacement, roof repair, roof leak, TPO, PVC roof, EPDM, single-ply, single ply, built-up roof, modified bitumen, mod bit, metal roof, standing seam, roof coating, waterproofing, flashing, gutters, downspouts, shingles
Search: tradelines=roofing in the Data API, or any alias above.
General contracting, renovations, tenant improvements and building projects.
general contractor, GC, construction, renovation, remodel, tenant improvement, TI, ADA improvements, ADA upgrade, building addition, modular building, portable building, design-build, design build, JOC, job order contract, site work, civil, public works, capital improvement, CIP
Search: tradelines=construction in the Data API, or any alias above.
Concrete flatwork, structures, paving and masonry.
concrete, masonry, sidewalk, curb, curb and gutter, curb ramp, ADA ramp, slab, foundation, paving, asphalt, asphalt paving, resurfacing, slurry seal, retaining wall, block wall, CMU, brick, stone, tuckpointing, flatwork
Search: tradelines=concrete in the Data API, or any alias above.
Line-voltage electrical work: service, distribution, lighting, generators and controls.
electrical, electrician, electrical contractor, lighting, LED retrofit, lighting retrofit, generator, standby generator, transfer switch, ATS, switchgear, panel upgrade, EV charger, EV charging, electric vehicle charging, solar, photovoltaic, PV, battery storage, motor control, VFD, street lighting, parking lot lighting, wiring, power distribution
Search: tradelines=electrical in the Data API, or any alias above.
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration: installation, replacement, maintenance and controls.
HVAC, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, AC, A/C, mechanical, mechanical contractor, rooftop unit, RTU, boiler, chiller, ductwork, furnace, heat pump, building automation, BAS, BMS, energy management, EMS, refrigeration, walk-in cooler, air quality, filtration, thermostat, controls
Search: tradelines=hvac in the Data API, or any alias above.
Domestic water, drainage, gas and fixtures for buildings and sites.
plumbing, plumber, water heater, backflow, backflow prevention, sewer, drain, drain cleaning, hydro jetting, fixtures, restroom fixtures, gas piping, gas line, water line, water main, grease trap, pipe repair, repiping
Search: tradelines=plumbing in the Data API, or any alias above.
Interior and exterior painting, coatings and surface preparation.
painting, painter, paint, coating, coatings, industrial coating, epoxy, tank painting, striping, line striping, pavement marking, graffiti, graffiti removal, graffiti abatement, wallcovering, wall covering, sandblasting, abrasive blasting, repaint
Search: tradelines=painting in the Data API, or any alias above.
Floor covering supply and installation, refinishing and repair.
flooring, floor, carpet, carpet tile, vinyl, LVT, VCT, sheet vinyl, tile, ceramic tile, porcelain tile, hardwood, wood floor, gym floor, epoxy floor, resinous flooring, polished concrete, rubber flooring, sports flooring, floor refinishing, floor covering
Search: tradelines=flooring in the Data API, or any alias above.
Perimeter fencing, gates and access barriers.
fence, fencing, chain link, chain-link, ornamental fence, wrought iron, iron fence, wood fence, vinyl fence, gate, gates, gate operator, automatic gate, bollard, bollards, barrier, guardrail, handrail, railing, perimeter security
Search: tradelines=fencing in the Data API, or any alias above.
Building and structure demolition, abatement-adjacent removal and site clearing.
demolition, demo, building demolition, selective demolition, interior demolition, site clearing, clearing and grubbing, structure removal, tear down, debris removal, tank removal, UST removal, deconstruction
Search: tradelines=demolition in the Data API, or any alias above.
Grounds maintenance, landscape installation, irrigation and tree care.
landscaping, landscape, grounds maintenance, mowing, lawn, turf, irrigation, sprinkler, tree trimming, tree removal, arborist, tree service, weed abatement, vegetation management, vegetation control, brush clearing, median maintenance, right of way, erosion control, hydroseeding, sports field, athletic field
Search: tradelines=landscaping in the Data API, or any alias above.
Custodial and cleaning services for facilities.
janitorial, custodial, custodian, cleaning, cleaning services, day porter, porter, floor care, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, window washing, pressure washing, power washing, disinfection, sanitizing, housekeeping, building cleaning
Search: tradelines=janitorial in the Data API, or any alias above.
Building operations, maintenance and repair services across trades.
facilities, facility maintenance, facilities management, building maintenance, maintenance, repair, handyman, small projects, preventive maintenance, PM, building engineer, elevator, elevator maintenance, fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire protection, life safety, doors, door hardware, locksmith, pest control, exterminator, signage, signs
Search: tradelines=facilities in the Data API, or any alias above.
Guard services, patrols and security operations.
security services, security guard, guard services, armed guard, unarmed guard, patrol, security patrol, event security, alarm monitoring, monitoring, security officer, security consulting, security assessment, parking enforcement, loss prevention
Search: tradelines=security in the Data API, or any alias above.
Security, communications and data systems that run on low-voltage wiring: access control, video surveillance, structured cabling, fiber, telephone and paging.
low voltage, low-voltage, LV, security system, intrusion alarm, burglar alarm, access control, badge reader, card reader, door entry, keycard, CCTV, video surveillance, security camera, IP camera, structured cabling, data cabling, network cabling, network wiring, Cat6, Cat5e, Cat 6, fiber optic, fibre optic, fiber, telecom, telecommunications, telephone system, phone system, VoIP, intercom, paging system, public address, PA system, mass notification, audio visual, audio-visual, AV, conference room, nurse call, DAS, distributed antenna, sound system, cabling
Search: tradelines=lowvoltage in the Data API, or any alias above.
Environmental testing, abatement, remediation and compliance.
environmental, abatement, asbestos, asbestos abatement, lead abatement, lead paint, mold, mold remediation, hazmat, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, remediation, site assessment, phase I, phase II, groundwater, stormwater, SWPPP, air quality, water quality, monitoring wells, UST, storage tank
Search: tradelines=environmental in the Data API, or any alias above.
Solid waste, recycling, hauling and disposal services.
waste, waste management, solid waste, trash, garbage, refuse, recycling, organics, compost, roll-off, dumpster, hauling, disposal, landfill, street sweeping, sweeping, litter, illegal dumping, shredding, document destruction, e-waste, electronics recycling
Search: tradelines=waste in the Data API, or any alias above.
Moving, hauling, courier, fleet and transportation services.
logistics, transportation, moving, movers, relocation, freight, hauling, trucking, courier, delivery, shuttle, bus service, paratransit, student transportation, fleet, vehicles, upfitting, towing, warehousing, storage, fuel delivery
Search: tradelines=logistics in the Data API, or any alias above.
Information technology services, hardware, software and managed support.
IT, IT support, information technology, managed services, MSP, help desk, helpdesk, network, networking, Wi-Fi, wireless network, switches, routers, firewall, server, storage, cloud, cybersecurity, cyber security, security assessment IT, software, software license, SaaS, ERP, computers, laptops, desktops, hardware, printers, managed print, copiers, website, web development, application development, app development, GIS, data services, audio visual IT
Search: tradelines=support in the Data API, or any alias above.
Professional, consulting, staffing and administrative support services.
administrative, professional services, consulting, consultant, staffing, temporary staffing, temp agency, personnel, training, workforce development, grant writing, grant administration, legal services, audit, auditing, accounting, bookkeeping, translation, interpretation, interpreter, printing, mailing, records management, document scanning, digitization, marketing, public outreach, communications, PR
Search: tradelines=administrative in the Data API, or any alias above.
Goods and supplies purchased outright: equipment, materials, vehicles and consumables.
commodities, goods, supplies, purchase, purchasing, equipment, machinery, vehicles, heavy equipment, trucks, furniture, fixtures, building materials, materials, office supplies, janitorial supplies, uniforms, PPE, safety equipment, medical supplies, laboratory supplies, food service, cafeteria, chemicals, treatment chemicals, parts, tools
Search: tradelines=commodities in the Data API, or any alias above.
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