Government Road Construction Contracts
NAICS 237310 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Government road construction contracts for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction totaled $6.1B across 6,511 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. FY2026 obligations were up 95.3% from FY2025, and the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $2.4B (40% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,304,918,905 across 2,229 awards with activity that year, a change of +95.3% from $1,179,911,591 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $6,063,049,196 across 6,511 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.3B
- Awards in FY2026
- 2,229
- Change vs FY2025
- +95.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $6.1B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Road Construction contract spending by year
Federal road construction contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 237310. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,304,918,905 | 2,229 | +95.3% |
| FY2025 | $1,179,911,591 | 3,093 | -54.2% |
| FY2024 | $2,578,218,700 | 3,640 | n/a |
About government road construction contracts
Federal spending on road construction contracts fell 11% from FY2024 ($2.6B) to FY2026 ($2.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 11% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on road construction contracts (40%), followed by the Department of Transportation. The states with the most of this work are Virginia, California and Alaska.
NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) is part of the Construction sector.
Top road construction government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). The same code covers highway and bridge construction contracts.
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiewit Infrastructure South Co | $296,600,175 | 4.9% |
| 2 | The Lane Construction Corporation | $207,849,000 | 3.4% |
| 3 | Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. | $165,388,946 | 2.7% |
| 4 | Granite Construction Company | $157,176,585 | 2.6% |
| 5 | R. C. Construction Co., Inc. | $135,917,860 | 2.2% |
| 6 | Slsco, LTD. | $133,921,454 | 2.2% |
| 7 | Nova Nacap a Joint Venture | $130,588,374 | 2.2% |
| 8 | Estes Bros. Const. Inc. | $121,383,004 | 2.0% |
| 9 | Head / Diaz 2022 | $101,154,198 | 1.7% |
| 10 | Amrize Southwest Inc | $96,373,160 | 1.6% |
Agencies buying road construction services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 237310.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $2,412,716,063 | 39.8% |
| 2 | Department of Transportation | $2,162,239,366 | 35.7% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $981,825,294 | 16.2% |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $359,752,883 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $60,436,121 | 1.0% |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $40,861,028 | 0.7% |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $17,588,293 | 0.3% |
| 8 | Department of Health and Human Services | $9,718,707 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Department of State | $5,723,827 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Commerce | $5,263,701 | <0.1% |
Where road construction contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | $837,369,092 | 13.8% |
| 2 | California | $672,075,936 | 11.1% |
| 3 | Alaska | $451,605,814 | 7.4% |
| 4 | North Carolina | $367,629,645 | 6.1% |
| 5 | Florida | $249,800,345 | 4.1% |
| 6 | Washington | $231,566,467 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Montana | $222,618,519 | 3.7% |
| 8 | Colorado | $184,431,365 | 3.0% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | $171,858,681 | 2.8% |
| 10 | Oregon | $167,310,105 | 2.8% |
Recent road construction contract awards
The latest road construction contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Xenturis LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityTHE PURPOSE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO IMPROVE THE ROADWAY SYSTEM AT THE FEMA ST. THOMAS INITIAL OPERATING FACILITY (STT IOF), ALSO KNOWN AS THE MOSQUITO POINT COMPLEX (MPC), LOCATED IN ST. THOMAS, U.S | $623,750 | 70FBR226P00000026 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Apex Contracting & Consulting Inc | Department of AgricultureANF FY26 ROAD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT | $1,018,171 | 127EAY26F0008 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Perkins Cinders, Inc | Department of Agriculture0301 Q4 CON FRECOVERY NFSR 24 STABILIZATION AND PRES NEW OUT | $439,727 | 127EAX26P0035 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Lam Industries, LLC | Department of Agriculture0304 Q2 CON ENG FSR 516 AND 618 GUARDRAIL NEW OUT | $69,900 | 127EAX26F0009 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | David Industrial Services, LLC | Department of AgricultureTS ZETA MULTIPLE TRAIL BRIDGES REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2 | $4,665,000 | 12445226P0004 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of Agriculture1158639 ROAD 147-2.7 AND 4.7 RPT FY26-016803 | $293,874 | 12445126F0053 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cook & Sons Construction, LLC | Department of AgricultureCULVERT REPLACEMENTS FOR FOREST ROAD 250. | $427,308 | 1240LU26F0102 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Cutting Edge Contractors Inc | Department of AgricultureMARY JANE AND TRAIL CANYON TRAILHEADS PARKING IMPROVEMENTS | $1,465,767 | 1240LT26F0069 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Schlegel Enterprises, Inc. | Department of AgricultureREGION 1 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND FOREST MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT. ROAD BLADING AND BRUSHING ON THE REXFORD/FORTINE RANGER DISTRICTS. | $98,334 | 1240LR26F0043 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Epic Construction & Environmental Inc. | Department of AgriculturePSICC FOREST WIDE PASSENGER VEHICLE ROAD MAINTENANCE | $176,900 | 1240LP26F0064 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stone Ridge Construction, Inc | Department of AgriculturePURPOSE OF THE REQUISITION IS TO CONTRACT MAINTENANCE ON NFS ROADS IN THE COEUR D'ALENE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT. ROAD MAINTENANCE INCLUDES BRUSHING, BLOW DOWN CLEARING, GRADING AND FILL REPAIR | $181,614 | 1240BD26F0052 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | McCalls Grading & Construction Inc | Department of AgricultureREPAIRS TO NFSR 99, TABLE ROCK RECREATION SITE, AND BROWN MTN. OVERLOOK ON THE GRANDFATHER RANGER DISTRICT OF THE PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST | $4,536,521 | 12445226F0035 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Blytheco Construction LLC | Department of AgricultureREPLACEMENT OF GATES ON THE PISGAH RANGER DISTRICT | $122,000 | 12445226F0049 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Norterra Services LLC | Department of AgricultureSELWAY SUSPENSION BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION | $249,000 | 1240LU26C0051 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Howard Bros Inc | Department of AgricultureGAOA-(CNF) CAMPGROUND WELL & WASTE WATER REPLACEMENTS/FDDS BASS LK PARKING | $76,198 | 12445526F0077 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Adams Contracting Co | Department of AgricultureDEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF EXISTING PAVEMENT. RE-PAVING AND STRIPING OF PARKING AREA AND ASSOCIATED WORK. | $157,072 | 12445226F0050 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | McCalls Grading & Construction Inc | Department of AgricultureUWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST ROAD MAINTENANCE INCLUDES ROAD RECONDITIONING, AGGREGATE PLACEMENT, COMPACTION, CULVERT CLEANING AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT. | $452,288 | 12445226F0046 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of Agriculture1171945 RECONSTRUCT MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NFSRS 114 AND 132. RECONSTRUCT NFSR 114 STREAM CROSSING AT MP 7.1 TO MEET AOP REQUIREMENTS. THIS PROJECT WILL REPAIR MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF NATIONAL FOREST DEVEL | $456,989 | 12445126F0055 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Mullenix Trucking, Inc. | Department of AgricultureFY26-008300 080901 SO CON AR2022-1-FS ROAD 51 729402 | $62,578 | 12445126F0050 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Colorado West Contracting, Inc | Department of AgricultureCON PSICC FOREST WIDE FY26 HIGH CLEARANCE ROAD MAINTENANCE. | $199,881 | 1240LQ26F0035 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | J & S Trucking I, Inc | Department of AgricultureROAD RECONSTRUCTION FOR TIMBER HAUL PREPARATIONS AND RECREATION ACCESS IN THE UPPER BEAR LAKE PROJECT AREA. | $73,621 | 1240BH26F0071 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Tri State Excavating LLC | Department of AgricultureTHIS PROJECT WILL COMPLETE ROAD MAINTENANCE (GRADING) ON THE MADISON RANGER DISTRICT OF THE BEAVERHEAD DEERLODGE NATIONAL FOREST. | $57,687 | 1240BE26F0056 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sigma International Construction LLC | Department of StateDESIGN / BUILD SERVICES | $4,323,404 | 19GE5026P0139 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Price Contracting Inc | Department of AgriculturePRIEST PASS ROAD RECONSTRUCTION | $141,474 | 1240LU26F0101 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Phoenix General Contractors, LLC | Department of State---------- INSTALL A NEW EXPANSION JOINT AND REPAIR DETERIORATED CONCRETE AT THE COUNTRY CLUB BRIDGE WEST STOPLOG STRUCTURE. THE PROPOSED REPAIRS WILL RESTORE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE ROADWAY AND STOPLOG | $88,445 | 191BWC26C0088 |
Open road construction government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · SC · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 2, 2026
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · AK · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 1, 2026
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · ND · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 2, 2026
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · WA · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Dec 3, 2026
Transportation, Department of · Solicitation · NAICS 237310 · WA · Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 13, 2026
How to win government road construction contracts
Federal road construction contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 237310. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for road construction bids, and look for small business set-asides: many road construction contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government road construction contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Transportation contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of the Interior contracts
- Department of Veterans Affairs contracts
- Government contracts in Virginia
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in Alaska
- Government contracts in North Carolina
- Government contracts in Florida
- Kiewit Infrastructure West government contracts
- Granite Construction government contracts
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government road construction contracts?
- Federal road construction contracts use NAICS 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest road construction government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 237310 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Kiewit Infrastructure South Co ($297M), The Lane Construction Corporation ($208M) and Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. ($165M).
- Which agencies buy the most road construction?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($2.4B), the Department of Transportation ($2.2B) and the Department of Agriculture ($982M).
- Where are government road construction contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal road construction work is performed in Virginia ($837M), California ($672M) and Alaska ($452M).
- Is federal spending on road construction contracts growing?
- Federal road construction contract obligations fell 11% from FY2024 ($2.6B) to FY2026 ($2.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for road construction contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 237310, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government road construction contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 237310 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for road construction work, and examples of similar past work. Construction contracts above certain values also require bid and performance bonds.