Construction Contracts

Building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trade contractors

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Top Industries

  • Commercial and Institutional Building Construction2012
  • Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors881
  • Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction774
  • Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction590
  • Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors412

Set-Aside Distribution

  • Small Business2112
  • 2105
  • SDVOSB897
  • No Set Aside301
  • 8(a) Sole Source121

Top Locations

  • VA808
  • WA320
  • CA312
  • DC285
  • OH256

How to Bid on Construction Contracts

Common solicitation considerations

State contractor licenses, bonding capacity, OSHA safety certifications, and experience with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Performance bonds typically required.

These are orientation points, not universal eligibility rules. Verify the response deadline, clauses, evaluation factors, licenses, and submission instructions in the official notice and every amendment.

What to Prepare Before Responding

  • 1Verify contractor licenses are current
  • 2Confirm bonding capacity with surety
  • 3Prepare safety record documentation (EMR rating)
  • 4Gather past performance references for similar projects
  • 5Review prevailing wage requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

Federal construction contracts include new building construction, renovations, infrastructure projects, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trades work. Agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers, GSA, and VA are major sources of construction opportunities.
Requirements vary by solicitation and may include state contractor licenses, bonding capacity, safety qualifications, experience with applicable prevailing-wage requirements, and relevant past performance. Review the solicitation because bond amount and safety requirements are acquisition-specific.
The Miller Act generally requires performance and payment bonds for federal construction contracts exceeding $150,000. FAR 28.102-2 generally starts each amount at 100% of the original contract price but permits specified contracting-officer determinations and adjustments. Bid guarantees are governed separately by FAR 28.101.
Common codes include 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), 237310 (Highway and Street Construction), 238220 (Plumbing and HVAC), and various 238xxx codes for specialty trades.

Seeking Qualified Subconsultants for Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District’s Corydon Well Replacement C2305

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Sep 1, 2026
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation

Enlisted Unaccompanied Personnel Housing at Eglin AFB, FL

Small Business Administration (SBA)
FL
NAICS 236220
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Aug 18, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

BHJC Interior Painting Project in Dormitory on Floors F & M

Small Business Administration (SBA)
TN
NAICS 238320
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Aug 14, 2026
Small Business (SB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

Secondary Treatment System Upgrades Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Sep 3, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

NSCS – Landscaping

Small Business Administration (SBA)
OR
NAICS 237110
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Aug 13, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) or Indian Tribe (IT), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Boiler replacement in IOOF and Administration

Small Business Administration (SBA)
KS
NAICS 238220
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Aug 13, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) or Indian Tribe (IT), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Sanitary Sewer & Recycled Water Project in Colusa, CA

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Aug 2, 2026
Due Sep 1, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

NORSD Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Expansion

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Aug 1, 2026
Due Sep 17, 2026
Small Business (SB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

LACSD Surface Water PFAS Removal Project No. 251, CA

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Aug 1, 2026
Due Sep 3, 2026
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation

45th Ave SW Culvert Replacement and Habitat Restoration

Small Business Administration (SBA)
WA
NAICS 237990
Posted Jul 31, 2026
Due Aug 12, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Keystone Lincoln Dorm Water Heater Repair

Small Business Administration (SBA)
PA
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 31, 2026
Due Aug 14, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Fire Pond Supplemental Water Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NY
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 31, 2026
Due Aug 15, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) or Indian Tribe (IT), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Lampasas Ave & Rio Linda Blvd Safety Improvements Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Jul 31, 2026
Due Aug 5, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure CIPP IDIQ FY 26-28 in Corpus Chrisi, TX

Small Business Administration (SBA)
TX
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 30, 2026
Due Aug 11, 2026
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal)

Main Post Access & Paving Improvement in San Francisco

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Jul 30, 2026
Due Aug 5, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Secondary Treatment System Upgrades Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 30, 2026
Due Sep 3, 2026
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Vehicle Maintenance Shop #71 Fort Hood, Texas

Small Business Administration (SBA)
TX
NAICS 236220
Posted Jul 29, 2026
Due Aug 11, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) or Indian Tribe (IT), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Henrici Water Pump Station & Transmission Improvements

Small Business Administration (SBA)
OR
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 29, 2026
Due Aug 4, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Various Locations in Rockville, MD

Small Business Administration (SBA)
MD
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 29, 2026
Due Sep 4, 2026
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Buccaneer Lift Station Fixed Price Design-Build

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 29, 2026
Due Sep 16, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) or Indian Tribe (IT), Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)