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
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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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 237990
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
LOUISVILLE, KY
NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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NAICS 238220
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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SDVOSB10 days left
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
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NAICS 238210
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Rapid City, SD
NAICS 237110
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Rapid City, SD
NAICS 238910
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Rapid City, SD
NAICS 238990
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
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NAICS 237110
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
KALISPELL, MT
NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
NAS JACKSONVILLE, FL
NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 21, 2025
Due Jan 29, 2026
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 237990
Posted Nov 21, 2025
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
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NAICS 238220
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
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NAICS 238220
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
NORFOLK, VA
NAICS 237990
Posted Nov 20, 2025
Due Nov 24, 2026
Small Business302 days left
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
MASSENA, NY
NAICS 237110
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC
NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
NAICS 238220
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 20, 2025
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
LOUISVILLE, KY
NAICS 236220
Posted Nov 19, 2025
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
San Antonio, TX
NAICS 238220
Posted Nov 19, 2025
SDVOSB