Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Texas
Texas has 17 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $1.2B across 14 unique firms — with 12 open bids currently accepting proposals. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 88% of recent awards.
Over the last 120 days, the federal heavy civil construction market in Texas (NAICS 237990) has tracked 4 awards totaling $32.8M, with the Department of Defense commanding 75% of this activity. Competition remains highly concentrated—all four awards went to different firms, indicating either specialized project requirements or limited repeat bidding. The all-time database shows 13 awards worth $314.0M, suggesting this is a smaller but established federal construction segment. Contractors should note the DoD's dominance and the significant project scale: the top single award in the 120-day window reached $18.4M. Success likely requires either specialized dredging or heavy civil capabilities aligned with defense infrastructure priorities, and the lack of repeat winners in recent months suggests each opportunity may require custom positioning rather than incumbency advantage.
Top Winning Firms
Last 120 days · sorted by win count
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO, LLC
INLAND DREDGING COMPANY, L.L.C.
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Frequently asked questions
who wins federal heavy civil construction contracts in Texas+
In the last 120 days, four different firms each won one federal heavy civil award in Texas under NAICS 237990, with INLAND DREDGING COMPANY, L.L.C. capturing the largest at $18.4M. Historically, 13 total awards have gone to competing firms over the tracked period, indicating competition is fragmented rather than dominated by a single incumbent.
how much federal construction work is available in Texas+
The last 120 days saw $32.8M in federal heavy civil construction awards in Texas, while the all-time database total is $314.0M across 13 awards, indicating an average project size around $24.2M historically and roughly $8.2M per award in the most recent period.
does the Army Corps of Engineers award contracts in Texas for dredging+
The Department of Defense accounts for 75% of federal heavy civil awards in Texas over the last 120 days; while the specific agency breakdown shows DoD leadership, SAM.gov data does not isolate Army Corps awards separately within this market segment.
what federal agencies buy heavy civil construction in Texas+
The Department of Defense is the leading agency for federal heavy civil construction in Texas, representing 75% of tracked awards in the last 120 days; other agencies may account for the remaining 25%, but specific names are not detailed in the available data.
how often do federal construction contracts get awarded in Texas+
Over 120 days, 4 federal heavy civil construction contracts were awarded in Texas, translating to approximately 1 award per month; however, the all-time history of 13 awards suggests activity may be cyclical rather than consistently monthly.
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