Bobcat Contracting

What Bobcat Contracting does

Bobcat Contracting L.L.C. is a privately held Texas energy services contractor organized around three integrated divisions: Pipeline & Fabrication (main-line construction up to 36-inch diameter, horizontal directional drilling, hydrostatic testing, hydro excavation, compressor and meter/pump stations, pig launchers, cathodic protection); Crane Rental Services (mobile, all-terrain, telescopic, and crawler cranes with rigging, lifting, heavy haul trucking, and crane repair, operated by NCCCO-certified personnel); and Electrical & Instrumentation (powerline, electrical, automation, SCADA, PLC integration, gas detection, and metering for voltages 4 kV–34.5 kV). The company owns and operates its equipment with employed crews, serving enterprise oil and gas, construction, utility, and industrial clients primarily across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana, with named flagship work for Magellan Midstream Partners including an 18,000-foot crude pipeline featuring a 6,000-foot HDD crossing under the Corpus Christi ship channel.

Revenue mechanics are project-based and quote-driven (pricing is not publicly disclosed; the website offers free estimates), with all three divisions monetized as professional services and project contracts rather than product or subscription revenue. Distribution is direct field services—no resellers or third-party channels—and marketing relies on a regional content footprint, industry trade publication features, and community sponsorships (Texas A&M Athletics, State Fair of Texas). Founded in 1997 by Roy M. "Marc" Young in Hillsboro, Texas, Bobcat has grown from a single-backhoe operation to a multi-location regional contractor with six Texas offices and 400+ employees as of 2017, reporting an average of 20% annual growth since inception, an EMR of .61 (versus an industry average of 1.0), and three Texas Mutual Insurance Safety Awards. The company is founder-owned, with no disclosed private equity backing, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Bobcat Contracting

Legal name

Bobcat Contracting L.L.C.

Website

https://bobcatcontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bobcat Contracting is a Texas-based energy services contractor providing pipeline construction and fabrication, crane rental and heavy haul, and electrical and instrumentation services to oil and gas, construction, utility, and industrial clients across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas Energy Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUALADAL

Pipeline Construction & Right-of-Way Services

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Midstream Transportation (Pipelines, Shipping, Rail & Truck)

SECONDARYEUALABAM

OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream and Refining)/Oilfield Services & Drilling (OFS)

Keywords

• Pipeline construction services
• Crane rental services
• Oil and gas fabrication
• Electrical instrumentation services
• Horizontal directional drilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental Services: Provides crane rentals with operators, rigging services, and heavy hauling. Services include mobile crane rentals, all-terrain crane rentals, and crane repair services across Texas and Oklahoma.
2. Pipeline Construction and Fabrication: Oil and gas pipeline construction and maintenance services including pipeline fabrication up to 36 inch diameter, welding, anomaly repair, pipeline coating, pig launcher installation, compressor stations, meter/pump stations, cathodic protection, horizontal directional drilling, hydrostatic testing, and hydro excavation.
3. Electrical & Instrumentation Services: Complete range of powerline, electrical, instrumentation, automation, measurement, and communications services for oil and gas industry including SCADA systems, gas detection, PLC integration, compressor and skid station support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bobcat Contracting is an energy services company that provides oil and gas pipeline construction and maintenance, crane rentals with rigging and heavy haul trucking, and electrical and instrumentation services for the energy industry across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. The company operates three integrated divisions serving midstream energy companies with turnkey field services.

Product overview

Bobcat Contracting is an energy services company offering three integrated divisions: Pipeline & Fabrication (oil and gas pipeline construction and maintenance up to 36 inches diameter), Crane Rental Services (mobile, all-terrain, telescopic, and crawler cranes with rigging, lifting, and heavy haul trucking), and Electrical & Instrumentation Services (powerline, automation, SCADA systems, instrumentation for voltages up to 34.5 kV). The company provides turnkey solutions for the oil and gas industry, serving clients throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Hillsboro, Texas, Bobcat operates from multiple locations including Fort Worth, Midland, Humble, and Bryan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pipeline & Fabrication Services Oil and gas pipeline construction and maintenance services for pipes up to 36 inches in diameter, including welding, anomaly repair, pipeline coating, sandblasting, pig launcher fabrication, compressor stations, meter/pump stations, cathodic protection, horizontal directional drilling, hydrostatic testing, and hydro excavation for midstream energy companies.
• Crane Rental Services Crane rentals across Texas and Oklahoma with a diverse fleet including mobile cranes, all-terrain cranes, telescopic cranes, and crawler cranes. Includes crane and rigging, lifting services, heavy haul trucking, and crane repair for energy and construction clients.
• Electrical & Instrumentation Services Complete range of powerline, electrical, instrumentation, automation, measurement, and communications services for the oil and gas industry, including SCADA systems, gas detection, PLC integration, compressor and skid station support, remote controls, and metering. Services cover voltages from 4 kV to 34.5 kV.
• Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Directional drilling services for pipeline installation beneath obstacles such as bodies of water, used in pipeline construction projects for oil and gas midstream clients.
• Hydrostatic Testing Pressure testing services for pipeline integrity verification on oil and gas pipeline projects.
• Hydro Excavation Non-destructive excavation using water and air pressure to expose underground utilities safely without damaging pipelines or electrical conduits.
• Crane & Rigging Crane rental and rigging services in Texas using NCCCO-certified crane operators with OSHA and ANSI compliance for commercial and industrial construction projects.
• Heavy Haul Trucking Turnkey heavy hauling services to support energy and construction projects in Texas and Oklahoma, including permit acquisition and logistics assistance.
• Crane Repair Service Repair services for cranes within Bobcat's rental fleet, supporting ongoing maintenance and uptime for crane operations.
• Compressor Station Construction Construction and maintenance of facilities that compress natural gas for pipeline transport using centrifugal compressors.
• Meter/Pump Station Construction Construction and maintenance of facilities for measuring natural gas volume and pumping gas through pipeline sections.
• Pig Launcher Fabrication & Installation Fabrication and installation services for pipeline inspection gauge (pig) launching systems.
• Cathodic Protection Systems Installation of systems to prevent corrosion on buried or submerged metal pipelines.

Quantifiable outcome

• EMR rating of .61, approximately 1/3 less than industry average of 1.0, resulting in lower insurance costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terex CranescoreTechnology or IntegrationBobcat Contracting uses and rents Terex cranes as part of their crane rental fleet. Terex is described as 'among the best in the world' for crane manufacturing. Bobcat trusts Terex for their operations due to high quality workmanship, ease of use, and huge product range.
• State Fair of TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBobcat Contracting is a shooting station sponsor for the State Fair of Texas Shooting for the Stars Sporting Clay event, supporting the Youth Livestock Auction and Scholarship Program. Multiple years of sponsorship (2016, 2017).
• Texas A&M AthleticsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBobcat Crane is featured sponsor of Texas A&M football games including September 30, 2017 game vs South Carolina. Company logo featured on game programs, signs, jumbotron videos, and commemorative game ball presented to founder Marc Young.
• Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.coreOthersCustomer for major pipeline project installing 18,000 feet of crude oil pipeline including 6,000-foot HDD crossing under Corpus Christi ship channel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Largest publicly traded energy infrastructure construction company in North America, offering pipeline, electric power, and renewable energy construction services. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same pipeline and E&I services markets Bobcat serves, though Quanta operates at national scale and across renewables and telecom.
• MYR Group: Publicly traded electrical construction specialist serving transmission, distribution, substation, and commercial/industrial markets. Broad incumbent — directly competes with Bobcat's Electrical & Instrumentation division (SCADA, automation, powerline) but primarily serves electric T&D rather than oil & gas midstream.
• MasTec: Large diversified infrastructure construction company serving the oil & gas, power delivery, communications, and clean energy markets. Broad incumbent — competes with Bobcat in pipeline construction and electrical/instrumentation work but at national scale across multiple end markets.

Direct peers

• Sunland Construction: Pipeline construction contractor focused on the southern US, providing mainline pipeline, HDD, and related services to midstream operators. Direct peer — comparable scope, geography (Gulf Coast/Texas), and customer base to Bobcat's pipeline division.
• MMR Group: Louisiana-based electrical and instrumentation contractor serving oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets. Direct peer — directly comparable to Bobcat's Electrical & Instrumentation division with overlapping customers in midstream and industrial facilities.
• Cajun Industries: Louisiana-based industrial contractor providing heavy civil, mechanical, and pipeline construction services to petrochemical, refining, and midstream clients. Direct peer — comparable integrated service offering and Gulf Coast geographic overlap with Bobcat.
• Barnard Construction Company: Heavy civil and pipeline contractor operating across the US, including HDD and large-diameter pipeline work. Direct peer — comparable technical capabilities on large-diameter mainline and HDD crossings that Bobcat also pursues.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Publicly traded specialty contractor providing pipeline, utility, and industrial construction services across the US. Direct peer — overlaps with Bobcat's pipeline construction and E&I offerings in Texas and the southern US, including HDD and midstream projects.
• Holloman Corporation: Houston-based oil & gas construction services company providing pipeline, facility, and field services to midstream and upstream operators. Direct peer — comparable service mix and customer base in Texas and Gulf Coast energy markets.
• Strike, LLC: Houston-based energy services contractor providing pipeline construction, facility construction, E&I, and heavy haul across Texas and the Gulf Coast. Direct peer — operates the same three-service-line model (pipeline, E&I, logistics) serving overlapping midstream and oil & gas customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bobcatcontract
• Facebookfacebook.com/bobcatcontracting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bobcat-contracting-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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