Civil Construction contracts in South Carolina
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in South Carolina 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 17 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: South Carolina.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 76 | BOYER COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INC CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETELY PREPARE SITE FOR BUILDING OPERATIONS, INCLUDING DEMOLITION… Why 76? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $13M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 24, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $13M 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 2025 (about 1 year).
| Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs | Water and Sewer Line and Related… | SC | $13,023,231 | Dec 24, 2027 |
Who wins this work in South Carolina
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Boyer Commercial Construction Inc | $19,256,810 |
| Cottrell Contracting Corporation | $8,260,598 |
| Southern Dredging Co Inc | $4,040,067 |
| RG Tenney Electric Inc | $2,269,054 |
| Dredgit Corporation | $1,906,867 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($19,256,810), Department of Defense ($15,359,996), Department of Transportation ($3,750,279).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in South Carolina, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in South Carolina
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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in South Carolina?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 17 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in South Carolina. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Boyer Commercial Construction Inc ($19,256,810), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in South Carolina?
South Carolina is served by South Carolina 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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