Construction Contracts

Building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trade contractors

4,245 active opportunities

4,245

Active Opportunities

3,904

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

  • Commercial and Institutional Building Construction1452
  • Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors611
  • Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction576
  • Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction443
  • Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors285

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 1590
  • Small Business1441
  • SDVOSB632
  • No Set Aside168
  • 8(a) Sole Source102

Top Locations

  • VA562
  • CA238
  • WA238
  • OH192
  • TX157

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.

Electrical Repairs at Milwaukee Job Corps Center

Small Business Administration (SBA)
WI
NAICS 238210
Posted Apr 19, 2026
Due May 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)

Floor at Milwaukee Job Corps Center

Small Business Administration (SBA)
WI
NAICS 238330
Posted Apr 19, 2026
Due May 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)

State Water Interconnect Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237990
Posted Apr 19, 2026
Due Apr 28, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

RFQ6029 Steam Unit Replacement

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NV
NAICS 238220
Posted Apr 18, 2026
Due May 1, 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)

EDJCC Gym Floor Patching

Small Business Administration (SBA)
NJ
NAICS 238330
Posted Apr 18, 2026
Due May 1, 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 Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California

Medford WC - Capital Hill 12MG Reservoir

Small Business Administration (SBA)
OR
NAICS 237110
Posted Apr 18, 2026
Due May 5, 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)

Ramona Pipeline Improvements – Phase 1; Specification 668

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Due May 13, 2026
Small Business (SB), 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)

Solicitation No. 6982AF25B000013, Project No. CA NP MOJA 11(2) 10(2) Kelbaker, Kelso-Cima, Cima and Morning Star Mine Roads

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Due Apr 30, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

Security Cameras Installation

Small Business Administration (SBA)
ID
NAICS 238210
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Due Apr 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), 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)

Dam Road Roundabout

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Due May 7, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Construction on State Highway in Mariposa County Near Bootjack at Various Locations form 0.3 Mile North of Harris Road to 0.2 Mile South of Stumpfield Mountain Road

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 17, 2026
Due Apr 30, 2026
Small Business (SB), Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California

Brookside Elementary School Pedestrian Bridge

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 16, 2026
Due May 6, 2026
Disadvantaged Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) – State of California

Task 141 Carole Acres Sewer Rehab

Small Business Administration (SBA)
MD
NAICS 237110
Posted Apr 16, 2026
Due Apr 21, 2026
Small Business (SB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

Sewer Pipe and Manhole Lining Rehabilitation

Small Business Administration (SBA)
VA
NAICS 237110
Posted Apr 16, 2026
Due Apr 29, 2026
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) – Dept of Transportation, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

City of Clearlake - Dam Road Roundabout, CA

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 7, 2026
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) – NMSDC certification (non-federal), Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) – WBENC certification (non-federal)

ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY - TAXILANE G REPAIRS PROJECT, CA

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237310
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due Apr 27, 2026
Small Business (SB)

2026 Water Meter Installation Project

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 5, 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)

Sewer Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 10

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 237110
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 14, 2026
Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), SBA-certified HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone SB), 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)

RFQ5098 Bldg. 40 Audio System Installation

Small Business Administration (SBA)
CA
NAICS 238210
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 17, 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)

Missouri S&T Bioplex, BP6

Small Business Administration (SBA)
MO
NAICS 236220
Posted Apr 15, 2026
Due May 5, 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)