Civil Construction contracts in Minnesota
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Minnesota that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 35 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: Minnesota.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-22 · 5d
Dept of Defense · W07V ENDIST St Paul · Saint Paul, MN
Total Small BusinessWater and Sewer Line and Related Structures…Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 77 | BCSS, LLC SOUTHERN EMBANKMENT SE-5 Why 77? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $11M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 12 months (Oct 31, 2027). +18/30
- 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 4 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2025 (about 2 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | MN | $10,959,417 | Oct 31, 2027 |
| 77 | L S MARINE INC CORPS ISLAND UNLOADING Why 77? ends in 11 mo · no option years left · $7.4M · 5 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
- $7.4M obligated so far. +13/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | MN | $7,374,400 | Sep 30, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Minnesota
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Engineering & Construction Innovations Inc | $8,155,845 |
| L S Marine Inc | $7,374,400 |
| The Povolny Group Inc | $3,911,400 |
| Kobo Utility Construction Corp. | $2,789,563 |
| BYRD Enterprises Unlimited Inc | $2,346,611 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($17,396,802), Department of Veterans Affairs ($7,046,687), Department of Transportation ($3,626,297).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Minnesota, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Minnesota
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.
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 Minnesota?
As of Oct 17, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 1 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notice for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in Minnesota (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Minnesota?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 35 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Minnesota. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Engineering & Construction Innovations Inc ($8,155,845), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Minnesota?
Minnesota is served by Minnesota APEX Accelerator. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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