The Wholesale Trade sector comprises establishments engaged in wholesaling merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The merchandise described in this sector includes the outputs of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and certain information industries, such as publishing. The wholesaling process is an intermediate step in the distribution of merchandise. Wholesalers are organized to sell or arrange the purchase or sale of (a) goods for resale (i.e., goods sold to other wholesalers or retailers), (b) capital or durable nonconsumer goods, and (c) raw and intermediate materials and supplies used in production. Wholesalers sell merchandise to other businesses and normally operate from a warehouse or office. These warehouses and offices are characterized by having little or no display of merchandise. In addition, neither the design nor the location of the premises is intended to solicit walk-in traffic. Wholesalers do not normally use advertising directed to the general public. Customers are generally reached initially via telephone, in-person marketing, or by specialized advertising that may include Internet and other electronic means. Follow-up orders are either vendor-initiated or client-initiated, generally based on previous sales, and typically exhibit strong ties between sellers and buyers. In fact, transactions are often conducted between wholesalers and clients that have long-standing business relationships. This sector comprises two main types of wholesalers: merchant wholesalers that sell goods on their own account and business-to-business electronic markets, agents, and brokers that arrange sales and purchases for others generally for a commission or fee. (1) Establishments that sell goods on their own account are known as wholesale merchants, distributors, jobbers, drop shippers, and import/export merchants. Also included as wholesale merchants are sales offices and sales branches (but not retail stores) maintained by manufacturing, refining, or mining enterprises apart from their plants or mines for the purpose of marketing their products and group purchasing organizations (e.g., purchasing and selling goods on their own account). Merchant wholesale establishments typically maintain their own warehouse, where they receive and handle goods for their customers. Goods are generally sold without transformation, but may include integral functions, such as sorting, packaging, labeling, and other marketing services. (2) Establishments arranging for the purchase or sale of goods owned by others or purchasing goods, generally on a commission basis are known as business-to-business electronic markets, agents and brokers, commission merchants, import/export agents and brokers, auction companies, group purchasing organization (e.g., purchasing or arranging for the purchases of goods owned by others), and manufacturers' representatives. These establishments operate from offices and generally do not own or handle the goods they sell. Some wholesale establishments may be connected with a single manufacturer and promote and sell the particular manufacturers' products to a wide range of other wholesalers or retailers. Other wholesalers may be connected to a retail chain, or limited number of retail chains, and only provide a variety of products needed by that particular retail operation(s). These wholesalers may obtain the products from a wide range of manufacturers. Still other wholesalers may not take title to the goods, but act as agents and brokers for a commission. Although, in general, wholesaling normally denotes sales in large volumes, durable nonconsumer goods may be sold in single units. Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods used in the production of goods and services, such as farm machinery, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and industrial machinery, are always included in wholesale trade.
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California - QA | Agency | Bid Type | Due Date | As PDF |
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Corporate: 04-2Q6504 Install Trash Capture Housing Devices, MVPs, and Erosion Control \u2013 Reinforcing Steel
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 26, 2025 |
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International - MG | Agency | Bid Type | Due Date | As PDF |
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login to see | Federal Prebids | Feb. 24, 2025 |
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login to see | Federal Prebids | Feb. 27, 2025 |
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Alabama - US | Agency | Bid Type | Due Date | As PDF |
HVAC and Refrigeration Parts and Supplies
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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HVAC Replacement
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 27, 2025 |
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REPLACEMENT OF NORTH TOWER PENTHOUSE AIR HANDLING
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 11, 2025 |
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Chiller Replacement
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 19, 2025 |
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Ag Lime
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 11, 2025 |
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New Extractor Washing Machines
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 27, 2025 |
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WASHERS\/DRYERS
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 13, 2025 |
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FOOD PACKAGING SYSTEM & SUPPLIES
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 11, 2025 |
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Instant Pre-Cooked Meals
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 12, 2025 |
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Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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Propane Services
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 04, 2025 |
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Move Filing Cabinets
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 23, 2025 |
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Redi Mix Concrete
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 27, 2025 |
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Residential sheathing foam boards
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 22, 2025 |
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Erosion Control Materials
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 11, 2025 |
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login to see | Federal Bids | Oct. 07, 2025 |
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Flags, Flag Supplies & Repair Services
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 04, 2025 |
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Air Compressors Central Region Facilities
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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Air Compressors South Region Facilities
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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AIr Compressors North Region Facilities
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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Dehydrator
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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HARDWARE - FACILITIES MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 27, 2025 |
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John Deere Disk and Tractor Parts
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 22, 2025 |
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Dryer Vent Exhaust System-Laundry
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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login to see | Federal Prebids | Oct. 04, 2025 |
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TOILET TISSUE, ROLL TOWELS AND FOLDED TOWELS
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 12, 2025 |
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UPGRADE COURTROOM A\/V SYSTEM
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 28, 2025 |
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Instructional Materials
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 23, 2025 |
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Printing Supplies
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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Alaska - US | Agency | Bid Type | Due Date | As PDF |
Fuel Services
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 28, 2025 |
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Locomotive Lube Oil
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 18, 2025 |
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Steel Procurement Deck Plate Girder Spans
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 06, 2025 |
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LASER CLEANER
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 28, 2025 |
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Diamond Fare Boxes
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 25, 2025 |
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Generator & Cooler
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 04, 2025 |
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Fleet Heavy Equipment
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 13, 2025 |
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Turbine, Generator & Transformer Procurement
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 28, 2025 |
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Padmount Transformer
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 04, 2025 |
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Pharmacy Automation Solutions and Supplies
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Feb. 28, 2025 |
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Provide Enterprise Waste Management Software
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 03, 2025 |
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Technology Equipment
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 05, 2025 |
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Category 2 Cabling and Components
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 14, 2025 |
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Milestone\/Lenel Support and Integration Renewal
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 12, 2025 |
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 18, 2025 |
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American Samoa - US | Agency | Bid Type | Due Date | As PDF |
SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF A FLAT TANK WATER TRUCK FOR WELL DRILLING PROJECT
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 12, 2025 |
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SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF MATERIALS FOR PAGO PAGO (HAPPY VALLEY) ACP REPLACEMENT
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 10, 2025 |
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SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF FORKLIFT
42 - Wholesale Trade (to see the full NAICS category code login or upgrade) |
login to see | State/Local Bids | Mar. 05, 2025 |
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