Construction Contracts

Building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trade contractors

4,031 active opportunities

4,031

Active Opportunities

182

Posted Last 7 Days

30 days

Avg Response Window

Top Industries

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction1439
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors581
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction545
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction395
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors268

Set-Aside Distribution

1504
Small Business1372
SDVOSB633
No Set Aside172
8(a) Sole Source101

Top Locations

VA497
WA219
CA206
OH180
FL166

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

Related Resources

SAM.gov Registration Small Business Certification

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.

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