Civil Construction contracts in Montana
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Montana that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 1 open notice, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 38 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: Montana.
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Open set-asides and early notices
Due 2026-10-22 · 5d
Department of Agriculture · Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Stanford, MT
New todayTotal Small BusinessHighway, Street, and Bridge Construction…Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 86 | BAIRCO CONSTRUCTION INC GLAC 318705 - PACKAGE #1 CONSTRUCTION SO Why 86? ends in 10 mo · no option years left · $19M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 10 months (Aug 31, 2027). +22/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $19M obligated so far. +17/20
- 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
| Department of the Interior National Park Service | Water and Sewer Line and Related… | MT | $18,573,634 | Aug 31, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Montana
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Bairco Construction Inc | $18,618,171 |
| Burke Electric, L.L.C. | $8,914,411 |
| C K May Excavating Inc | $6,147,084 |
| KH Civil Contractors, Inc. | $6,135,739 |
| Highland Construction Services LLC | $3,822,445 |
Top buyers: Department of the Interior ($34,334,551), Department of Agriculture ($15,490,647), Department of Transportation ($7,367,846).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Montana, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Montana
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.
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls · Great Falls (406) 564-0957
Serves: Cascade, Teton, Chouteau, Pondera, Toole, Liberty, Hill counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Wibaux, Custer, Fallon, Powder River, Carter, Rosebud, Treasure,…
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell · Kalispell (406) 257-7711
Serves: Flathead, Glacier, Sanders, Lincoln counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Missoula · Missoula (406) 243-4030
Serves: Lake, Missoula, Mineral, Powell, Granite, Deer Lodge, Ravalli counties
- Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Lewistown · Lewistown (406) 535-2591
Serves: Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Garfield, Petroleum, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Wheatland, Meagher, Judith Basin, Fergus counties
- Southwest Montana Big Sky EDA · Billings 406-869-8414
Serves: Beaverhead, Broadwater, Jefferson, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Silver Bow counties
- Native American Development Corporation APEX Accelerator · Billings (406) 294-7994
Serves: BIA Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions (MT,WY,ND,SD,NE), Native Ameican businesses located in: Blackfeet Tribal Business Council,…
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 Montana?
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 Montana (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Montana?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 38 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Montana. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Bairco Construction Inc ($18,618,171), and the biggest buyer was Department of the Interior.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Montana?
Montana is served by Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Great Falls, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Billings, Montana PTAC APEX Accelerator - Kalispell 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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