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O&G Pipe Bid Template — API 1104, PQR References, NDE

A midcontinent pipeline contractor used IronKit to generate a bid for a crude oil gathering system extension — 8" API 5L Gr. X52 DSAW pipe, 4,200 LF, with 100% visual + 10% RT per API 1104 Section 8. The bid format covered API code references, PQR numbers, welder qualification status, mobilization, trench footage, and tie-in costs. The operator's project engineer said it was the most complete first bid package he'd received from a smaller contractor — it made qualification review straightforward.
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Project Details

Pipe Spec8" API 5L Gr. X52 DSAW — 0.250" wall, ERW or DSAW
CodeAPI 1104 20th Edition, DOT 49 CFR Part 195
NDE100% visual + 10% RT per API 1104 Section 8
Total Length4,200 LF (700 joints)
TerrainAgricultural field — shallow burial, no HDD
MobilizationWelding spread from Tulsa, OK — 180-mile mob
Validity21 days (operator request)

Scope of Work

  • Furnish all labor and equipment for mainline welding spread
  • Weld all 700 line joints per API 1104 — SMAW root + hot pass + fill/cap
  • Line-up clamp, lowering-in, and tie-in welds (4 HDD tie-ins)
  • 100% visual inspection (contractor CWI); 10% RT by owner-furnished RT contractor
  • Weld repair and cut-out per RT results (unit priced — see exclusions)
  • PQR references: PQR-SMAW-API-6G-X52-001 and PQR-SMAW-API-6G-X52-002
  • All welders current on API 1104 6G qualification records
  • As-built weld map and welder ID records furnished at job completion

Bill of Quantities

DescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
Mainline welds — 696 joints @ $195/joint (8" X52 SMAW)696ea$195.00$135,720.00
HDD tie-in welds — 4 CJP @ $850/ea4ea$850.00$3,400.00
Mobilization — welding spread, 180 miles1ls$12,500.00$12,500.00
RT coordination and hold point standby1ls$3,200.00$3,200.00
Camp / per diem — 8 personnel × 30 days240day$85.00$20,400.00
Equipment (pipe stands, line-up clamps, rods, gas)1ls$8,400.00$8,400.00
Demobilization1ls$4,500.00$4,500.00
Subtotal$188,120.00
Overhead & Insurance (14%)$26,337.00
Profit (12%)$25,735.00
Bid Total$240,192.00

Exclusions

  • Weld repairs and cut-outs (unit priced at $1,800/repair)
  • Backfill, compaction, and site restoration (by owner)
  • Coating inspection and holiday testing (by owner)
  • Land, ROW, and permitting
  • RT labor and film costs (owner-furnished)
  • Pipe, fittings, and coatings (furnished by owner)
  • Engineering and hydrostatic testing (by owner)

Payment Schedule

  • 20% mobilization payment due 5 days before crew arrival
  • 65% progress billing weekly based on weld count
  • 15% upon completion, as-built delivery, and final NDE acceptance

Terms & Conditions

  • All welders provide current API 1104 6G qualification cards and continuity records.
  • Contractor provides CWI oversight — owner's representative may inspect at any time.
  • Price per joint assumes continuous work window — idle standby billed at $1,200/day.
  • Hot-tap and live-line tie-ins require separate scoping and pricing.
  • This bid does not include compliance with any state-specific pipeline construction requirements beyond DOT 49 CFR Part 195.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a per-joint rate for pipeline welding?
A per-joint rate covers all labor to complete one full circumferential butt weld: fit-up, tacking, root pass, hot pass, fill, and cap. For 8" X52 SMAW, market rates in 2026 run $180–$250/joint depending on crew productivity, terrain, and NDE requirement. The $195/joint in this bid reflects a mid-market production rate of 12–15 joints/shift with a 2-welder, 2-helper spread.
Why does the API 1104 bid include PQR references?
Operators and project engineers verify that your welding procedures are qualified before awarding work. Citing the PQR number in the bid shows you have the qualification in hand. Some operators run pre-bid welder qualification demonstrations — listing your PQR and welder qualification status signals you can mobilize without delay.
What is the difference between API 1104 and ASME B31.3 for pipe welding?
API 1104 governs pipeline welding (transmission and gathering pipelines, DOT-regulated). ASME B31.3 governs process piping inside plant boundaries (refineries, chemical plants). Many refineries use both — B31.3 inside the fence, API 1104 for the incoming pipeline. The key differences are in NDE rates, repair criteria, and welder qualification tests.
How does IronKit handle API 1104 bids?
IronKit's pipe bid template includes API 1104 code reference, PQR number fields, welder qualification status, per-joint pricing, NDE percentage calculation, and mobilization cost — all the elements an operator's project engineer needs to evaluate the bid. You enter your rates and the template formats the package.

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