Construction Contracts

Building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trade contractors

5,833 active opportunities

5,833

Active Opportunities

5,310

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

  • Commercial and Institutional Building Construction1970
  • Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors878
  • Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction773
  • Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction566
  • Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors388

Set-Aside Distribution

  • Small Business2097
  • 2060
  • SDVOSB862
  • No Set Aside310
  • 8(a) Sole Source111

Top Locations

  • VA774
  • WA312
  • CA297
  • DC282
  • OH254

How to Bid on Construction Contracts

What These Contracts Typically Require

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

Average Response Window

45 days from posting. Plan your response timeline accordingly.

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 include state contractor licenses, bonding capacity (typically 100% of contract value), OSHA safety certifications, experience with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and past performance on similar federal projects.
Federal construction contracts over $150,000 require Miller Act bonds: a performance bond (100% of contract price) and a payment bond (100% of contract price). Establish relationships with surety companies before bidding.
Common codes include 236220 (Commercial Building Construction), 237310 (Highway and Street Construction), 238220 (Plumbing and HVAC), and various 238xxx codes for specialty trades.

IE JCC HVAC Replacements

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Aug 7, 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)

Plumbing and Gas Line Repair

Small Business Administration (SBA)
KY
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Aug 10, 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)

Doors, Egress, & Fire-Rated Construction Corrections

Small Business Administration (SBA)
KY
NAICS 238350
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Aug 10, 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)

RFQ#8911 Fire Suppression System Repairs

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NJ
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Jul 31, 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)

CBP#9236 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Replacement and Site Restoration

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NJ
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Jul 30, 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)

2026-Maui-Dorm Exhaust Fans

Small Business Administration (SBA)
HI
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Aug 28, 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)

WOJC - Door Repairs (Welcome Center and Cafeteria)

Small Business Administration (SBA)
MA
NAICS 238290
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Jul 31, 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)

Septic Tank Replacement

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 13, 2026
Due Jul 23, 2026
No Set Aside

46-Assateague Island National Seashore - REPLACE SEPT

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
BOSTON, MA
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 12, 2026

Keystone Building 14 Demolition

Small Business Administration (SBA)
PA
NAICS 238910
Posted Jul 12, 2026
Due Aug 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)

Replacement Fiber Line

Small Business Administration (SBA)
KY
NAICS 238210
Posted Jul 12, 2026
Due Aug 10, 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)

Interceptor Line Assessment

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NC
NAICS 237110
Posted Jul 12, 2026
Due Jul 30, 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)

SBWRP Reverse Osmosis System

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Jul 12, 2026
Due Jul 22, 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), 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)

Repair Transformer Station 9, Range 301, USAG Bavaria, Grafenwoehr Training Area

DEPT OF DEFENSE
APO, AE
NAICS 238990
Posted Jul 12, 2026
Due Jul 27, 2026
No Set Aside

REPLACE B3408 CHILLER, JBPHH-HI

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KAPOLEI, HI
NAICS 238220
Posted Jul 11, 2026
Due Jul 23, 2026
Small Business

Z1DA-Project No. 552-26-202 - Replace Overhead Paging System

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
DAYTON, OH
NAICS 238210
Posted Jul 11, 2026
Due Aug 5, 2026

EDIS: REPAIR STAFF LOT GATE & FENCE

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
BOSTON, MA
NAICS 238990
Posted Jul 11, 2026
Due Jul 20, 2026
Small Business

Mark Twain NF Beaver Lake Dam Rehabilitation

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Washington, DC
NAICS 237310
Posted Jul 10, 2026
Due Jul 20, 2026
Small Business

NIST Boulder Building 4 Generator and ATS Replacement

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
GAITHERSBURG, MD
NAICS 238210
Posted Jul 10, 2026
Due Aug 12, 2026
Small Business

Construction: Military Working Dog Kennel Facility, Fort Hood, TX

DEPT OF DEFENSE
FORT WORTH, TX
NAICS 236220
Posted Jul 10, 2026
Due Jul 30, 2026
Small Business