IowaNAICS 237990

Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Iowa

Iowa has 4 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $42.7M across 3 unique firms — with 1 open bid currently accepting proposals. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 100% of recent awards.

Iowa's federal heavy civil construction market tracked 4 awards totaling $42.7M over the past 120 days, with all opportunities sourced through the Department of Defense. Three unique firms competed for work, indicating a concentrated, defense-focused market with limited competition but also limited volume. Three Oaks Construction leads locally with 2 wins worth $7.6M, establishing itself as the dominant player in this space. The all-time database shows 5 total awards at $42.9M, suggesting this is a modest but stable market segment. Contractors should expect DoD-specific compliance requirements, compete against established regional players, and monitor for infrastructure and facility maintenance opportunities rather than large-scale new construction.

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Awards (120 days)

4

Total awarded (120d)

$42.7M

Unique firms (120d)

3

Top Winning Firms

Last 120 days · sorted by win count

2

GENERAL CONSTRUCTORS INC. OF THE QUAD CITIES

1 win$34.4M
3

THREE OAKS CONSTRUCTION, INC North Sioux City SD 57049 USA

1 win$680K

Frequently asked questions

who wins most federal construction contracts in Iowa+

Three Oaks Construction, Inc. is the leading firm with 2 wins worth $7.6M in the past 120 days. The market is highly concentrated, with only 3 unique firms winning federal heavy civil contracts in Iowa during this period.

what federal agency awards construction contracts in Iowa+

The Department of Defense awarded 100% of tracked federal heavy civil construction contracts in Iowa over the last 120 days (4 awards, $42.7M). No other federal agencies were active in this NAICS category during this timeframe.

how much federal construction work is available in Iowa+

The past 120 days saw $42.7M in awards across 4 contracts, while the all-time database shows $42.9M across 5 awards, indicating relatively modest but consistent activity in the heavy civil construction sector.

how many contractors bid on federal construction in Iowa+

Only 3 unique firms won federal heavy civil construction awards in Iowa over the last 120 days, suggesting a tight-knit, specialized market with limited active competition.

what is the average federal construction contract size in Iowa+

Over the past 120 days, the average contract award was approximately $10.7M ($42.7M ÷ 4 awards), indicating mid-to-large scale projects typical of Department of Defense infrastructure work.

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Most active agency

Dept. of Defense

100% of recent awards in this market

Dept. of Defense in Iowa

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Last refreshed: August 25, 2026 · Browse open Heavy Civil Construction bids in Iowa