Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Mississippi
Mississippi has 3 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $33.8M across 2 unique firms. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 67% of recent awards.
Over the last 120 days, 3 federal heavy civil construction contracts worth $33.8M have been awarded in Mississippi (NAICS 237990), with the Department of Defense accounting for 67% of activity. The market is highly concentrated: just 2 unique firms have won these awards, with Inland Dredging Company dominating at $19.8M across 2 wins. Historically, the market has produced 6 awards totaling $45.4M, indicating episodic rather than steady opportunity flow. For contractors evaluating entry, the data suggests dredging expertise and DoD relationships are critical competitive advantages, and the small bidder pool indicates less saturation than typical federal construction markets—but also limited award frequency requiring patience and relationship-building.
Top Winning Firms
Last 120 days · sorted by win count
INLAND DREDGING COMPANY, L.L.C.
ABRAMS GROUP CONSTRUCTION LLC
Frequently asked questions
who wins federal dredging contracts in Mississippi+
Inland Dredging Company, L.L.C. has won the most recent work, securing 2 awards worth $19.8M in the last 120 days and dominating the heavy civil construction market in the state.
how many federal construction contracts are awarded in Mississippi per year+
Over 120 days, 3 awards were tracked; historically the database shows 6 total awards in this NAICS category, suggesting episodic and limited award frequency rather than consistent monthly opportunities.
what is the average federal construction contract size in Mississippi+
The 3 recent awards averaged $11.3M each ($33.8M ÷ 3), while historical data shows an average of $7.6M per award across 6 contracts, indicating substantial but variable project sizes.
does Department of Defense award construction contracts in Mississippi+
Yes—DoD represents 67% of federal heavy civil construction awards in Mississippi over the last 120 days, making it the dominant agency for contractors in this market.
how competitive are federal construction bids in Mississippi+
Only 2 unique firms have won the 3 recent awards, indicating a very small and concentrated bidder pool—fewer competitors than typical federal markets, but also suggesting high barriers to entry or specialized requirements (e.g., dredging capabilities).
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