Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Illinois
Illinois has 4 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $134.9M across 4 unique firms. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 100% of recent awards.
The Illinois federal heavy civil construction market awarded $134.9M across 4 contracts in the last 120 days, with the Department of Defense representing 100% of award activity. J. F. Brennan Company dominated the period with a single $117.7M win, indicating a highly concentrated market where one contract can define quarterly performance. With only 4 unique firms winning in 120 days and all-time historical data showing just 5 awards totaling $134.9M, this is a thin, DoD-dependent market where large singular projects drive opportunity rather than consistent volume. Contractors should expect infrequent bids, long intervals between opportunities, and the need to compete directly against established heavy civil players for contract values that can exceed $100M when available.
Top Winning Firms
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J. F. BRENNAN COMPANY, INC.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins federal heavy civil construction contracts in Illinois+
J. F. Brennan Company, Inc. won the largest recent award at $117.7M in the last 120 days. All awards tracked in this market come exclusively from the Department of Defense, not Corps of Engineers or other federal agencies.
How often do federal construction contracts get awarded in Illinois+
The market is sparse: only 4 awards were tracked in the last 120 days, and the all-time database shows just 5 total awards. This indicates opportunities are infrequent and irregular.
What is the total value of federal contracts in Illinois heavy civil construction+
In the last 120 days, $134.9M was awarded across 4 contracts. The all-time total in the database is also $134.9M across 5 awards, showing minimal recurring volume.
Which federal agency awards construction contracts in Illinois+
The Department of Defense accounts for 100% of federal heavy civil construction awards in Illinois over the tracked period, making it the only active agency for this work.
How many contractors compete for federal heavy civil work in Illinois+
Only 4 unique firms won awards in the last 120 days, indicating a very small competitive pool and high concentration among established bidders.
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