Federal Commercial & Institutional Building Contracts in California
California has 7 federal Commercial & Institutional Building awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $111.9M across 6 unique firms — with 9 open bids currently accepting proposals. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 71% of recent awards.
Over the last 120 days, 7 federal commercial and institutional building contracts worth $111.9M have been awarded in California, with the Department of Defense commanding 71% of all awards. This concentrated award pattern—just 6 unique firms winning across the period—suggests limited competition and high barriers to entry, but substantial deal sizes averaging $16M per contract. R2BUILD's dominance with $37.9M across 2 wins indicates that successful firms in this space win large, consolidated projects rather than numerous smaller bids. With 17 all-time awards totaling $194.6M in the ContractStack database, this remains a relatively thin market compared to other federal construction categories, making pipeline intelligence and early opportunity identification critical for contractors seeking sustainable volume.
Top Winning Firms
Last 120 days · sorted by win count
COX CONSTRUCTION CO
ACCEL 7 JV LLC
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Frequently asked questions
who wins federal building construction contracts in California+
R2BUILD has captured the largest share in the last 120 days with $37.9M across 2 awards, followed by 5 other firms that each won single contracts. The market remains highly concentrated, with just 6 unique winners over the period.
does Department of Defense award building contracts in California+
Yes—DoD awarded 71% of all federal commercial and institutional building contracts in California over the last 120 days, making it the dominant contracting agency in this market segment.
what is the average size of federal construction contracts in California+
Recent 120-day awards average $16M per contract ($111.9M across 7 awards), though individual deal sizes vary; R2BUILD's largest single award was $37.9M total across 2 wins.
how many federal building contracts are awarded in California per year+
Over the last 120 days, 7 contracts were awarded; the all-time database shows 17 total awards, indicating this is a relatively limited opportunity set compared to other federal construction markets.
how competitive is federal construction bidding in California+
Competition is relatively low—only 6 unique firms won contracts over 120 days across $111.9M in awards, suggesting significant consolidation and high barriers to entry for new bidders.
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