Civil Construction contracts in Illinois
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Illinois that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 22 new set-aside awards in the last 12 months.
Covers NAICS 2371 (Utility System Construction), 2373 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), 2379 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). Place of performance: Illinois.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 82 | DMS CONTRACTING INC EAST CREEK SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT, BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS Why 82? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $11M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 11 months (Sep 30, 2027). +20/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $11M obligated so far. +15/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Water and Sewer Line and Related… | IL | $11,035,023 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 82 | RANDY KINDER EXCAVATING INC GOOSE POND PUMP STATION RENOVATION Why 82? ends in 9 mo · no option years left · $2.8M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 9 months (Jul 30, 2027). +25/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $2.8M obligated so far. +10/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 3 offers. +17/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | IL | $2,809,366 | Jul 30, 2027 |
| 74 | TOGIAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC MOORING CELL - L&D 14/15 CONSTRUCTION Why 74? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $9.4M · 7 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 26, 2027). +18/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $9.4M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 7 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | IL | $9,404,887 | Oct 26, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Illinois
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| FM Mccarthy, LLC | $35,554,433 |
| DMS Contracting Inc | $5,390,632 |
| Kobo Utility Construction Corp. | $2,323,729 |
| Semper Fi Industrial Coatings Inc. | $1,544,872 |
| Air Control, Inc. | $1,516,922 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($44,672,861), Department of Transportation ($3,423,704), Department of Veterans Affairs ($1,951,874).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Illinois, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Illinois
APEX Accelerators give small businesses no-cost, one-on-one help with SAM.gov registration, finding bids and preparing proposals. The program is funded by the Department of War (formerly Defense) Office of Industrial Base Growth.
- Illinois APEX Accelerator - Bradley University · Peoria (309) 677-3297
Serves: Bureau, Cass, DeWitt, Fulton, Knox, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Peoria, Putnam, Sangamon, Stark,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn 630-942-2600
Serves: Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry
- IL APEX Accelerator - IL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Chicago (312) 425-9500
Serves: Cook
- IL APEX Accelerator - Joseph Center · Forest Park (708) 697-6142
Serves: Boone, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago
- IL APEX Accelerator - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale · Carbondale 618-536-2355
Serves: Alexander, Clay, Crawford, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - Western Illinois University · Columbia (618) 420-8313
Serves: Adams, Bond, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Christian, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Knox,…
- IL APEX Accelerator - Women's Business Development Center · Chicago (312) 853-3477
Serves: Cook
- Illinois APEX Accelerator - Headquarters · Springfield 800-252-2923
Serves: statewide
Source: official APEX Accelerators directory, checked Oct 18, 2026. AwardWatchdog is independent and not affiliated with the APEX Accelerators program.
Frequently asked questions
How many federal heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts are open in Illinois?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in Illinois (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Illinois?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 22 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Illinois. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was FM Mccarthy, LLC ($35,554,433), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Illinois?
Illinois is served by Illinois APEX Accelerator - Bradley University, IL APEX Accelerator - College of DuPage, IL APEX Accelerator - IL Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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