Construction Contracts

Building construction, heavy civil engineering, and specialty trade contractors

4,033 active opportunities

4,033

Active Opportunities

183

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 Construction546
  • Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction395
  • Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors268

Set-Aside Distribution

  • 1505
  • Small Business1372
  • SDVOSB633
  • No Set Aside173
  • 8(a) Sole Source101

Top Locations

  • VA498
  • 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

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.

C-COUNTERTOP, CABINET, & SINK REPLAC/REMOV

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Albuquerque, NM
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

C-REMOVE/REPLACE DOORS BIE BUS GARAGE TMES

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Albuquerque, NM
NAICS 238290
Posted Oct 6, 2025

Redacted Justification and Approval

DEPT OF DEFENSE
KANSAS CITY, MO
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 6, 2025

W-143 COLES BISTRO RENOVATION

DEPT OF DEFENSE
NORFOLK, VA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025
8(a) Competed

Renovate Marshall Gulch Picnic Area & Trailhead

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Albuquerque, NM
NAICS 237310
Posted Oct 6, 2025
8(a) Competed

Remove and Replace AMES 2000SS-OSY 12'' Backflow Preventer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
JBSA LACKLAND, TX
NAICS 238220
Posted Oct 6, 2025
Small Business

N62473-20-D-1126, IDIQ MACC SB Set-Aside for New Construction, Renovation, and Repair of General BLDG Construction, NAVFAC SW, Justification and Approval (J&A) to extend the contract term. FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources.

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

N62473-20-D-1125, IDIQ MACC SB Set-Aside for New Construction, Renovation, and Repair of General BLDG Construction, NAVFAC SW, Justification and Approval (J&A) to extend the contract term. FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources.

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

N62473-20-D-1124, IDIQ MACC SB Set-Aside for New Construction, Renovation, and Repair of General BLDG Construction, NAVFAC SW, Justification and Approval (J&A) to extend the contract term. FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources.

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

N62473-20-D-1123, IDIQ MACC SB Set-Aside for New Construction, Renovation, and Repair of General BLDG Construction, NAVFAC SW, Justification and Approval (J&A) to extend the contract term. FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources.

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

N62473-20-D-1122, IDIQ MACC SB Set-Aside for New Construction, Renovation, and Repair of General BLDG Construction, NAVFAC SW, Justification and Approval (J&A) to extend the contract term. FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources.

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAN DIEGO, CA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 6, 2025

Y-NGWSP BLOCK 2-3 HDD

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
NAICS 237110
Posted Oct 6, 2025
Due Jan 28, 2026
2 days left

W912HN25C5005 - Award Notice - FY25 Brunswick Inner Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SAVANNAH, GA
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 6, 2025
Partial Small Business

SSA Warehouse, JBLM, WA

DEPT OF DEFENSE
SEATTLE, WA
NAICS 236220
Posted Oct 3, 2025
8(a) Competed

Upper Brownsville Levee

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
El Paso, TX
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 3, 2025
No Set Aside

Jackson Levee Repair and Rehabilitation Requirements Contract, 2025-2029

DEPT OF DEFENSE
WALLA WALLA, WA
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 3, 2025
Small Business

Replacement of Hydraulic System for Penstock #5

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION: US-MEXICO
El Paso, TX
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 3, 2025

Y1PZ-817CM3025 New Land Expansion at Marion National Cemetery

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
QUANTICO, VA
NAICS 237990
Posted Oct 3, 2025
SDVOSB

J044-BOILER PLANT WATER TREATMENT

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Gilbert, AZ
NAICS 238220
Posted Oct 2, 2025
SDVOSB

J059-Building 128 Generator Replacement and Installation Dayton VAMC 552

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
DAYTON, OH
NAICS 238210
Posted Oct 2, 2025
SDVOSB