Federal Heavy Civil Construction Contracts in Washington

Washington has 5 federal Heavy Civil Construction awards tracked in the last 120 days, totaling $138.8M across 5 unique firms — with 10 open bids currently accepting proposals. The Dept. of Defense leads activity with 100% of recent awards.

The federal heavy civil construction market in Washington has awarded $103.5M across 3 contracts in the last 120 days, with all awards coming from the Department of Defense. This is a highly concentrated market: only 3 unique firms have won in the recent period, and historical data shows just 10 total awards worth $215.5M across the entire SAM.gov database. Contract sizes are substantial—the top award to BIG RIVER CONSTRUCTION INC was $50.7M—indicating this market favors established firms capable of executing large-scale DoD projects. The 100% DoD focus means opportunities are tied exclusively to defense infrastructure priorities, not civilian agencies. For contractors evaluating entry, the limited number of recent awards and winner concentration suggest a competitive environment where past performance, bonding capacity, and DoD relationships are critical differentiators.