Civil Construction contracts in Rhode Island
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Rhode Island that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 1 set-aside contract ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 0 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: Rhode Island.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
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| 96 | BILLY W. JARRETT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION. Why 96? ends in 7 mo · no option years left · $15M · 1 offer last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 7 months (May 24, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $15M obligated so far. +16/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition), and only 1 offer came in. +20/20
- 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 Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Power and Communication Line and… | RI | $15,258,062 | May 24, 2027 |
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island?
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 Rhode Island (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island is served by Rhode Island 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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