Civil Construction contracts in South Dakota
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in South Dakota that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 18, 2026: 0 open notices, 2 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 23 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 Dakota.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 86 | THREE OAKS CONSTRUCTION, INC LOWER BRULE NORTH ELEMENT 1 PHASE 2, NORTH ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT, FORT THOMPSON,… Why 86? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $8.2M · 8 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 22, 2027). +30/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $8.2M obligated so far. +14/20
- Last time it was competed among eligible firms (set-aside competition) with 8 offers (crowded field). +12/20
- 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… | SD | $8,194,653 | Apr 22, 2027 |
| 85 | DEAN KURTZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONSTRUCT A WET WELL, INTAKE, AND PUMPHOUSE ON LAKE SHARPE, FT. THOMPSON, SD. Why 85? ends in 8 mo · no option years left · $8.3M · 4 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 8 months (Jul 2, 2027). +27/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $8.3M obligated so far. +14/20
- 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
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | SD | $8,287,030 | Jul 2, 2027 |
Who wins this work in South Dakota
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| Dean Kurtz Construction Company | $8,287,030 |
| Three Oaks Construction, Inc | $8,168,670 |
| AMS Industrial LLC | $5,297,700 |
| Quality Driven Service LLC | $2,644,249 |
| Lacreek Development Corp | $2,346,506 |
Top buyers: Department of Defense ($26,403,369), Department of Agriculture ($3,265,358), Department of the Interior ($1,230,876).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in South Dakota, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in South Dakota
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.
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator (University of South Dakota) · Sioux Falls 6052757577
Serves: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Campbell, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Edmunds, Faulk, Grant, Hamlin, Hand, Kingsbury, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall,…
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Pierre · Pierre (605) 274-9548
Serves: Buffalo, Corson, Dewey, Haakon, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Mellette, Perkins, Shannon, Stanley, Sully, Todd, Ziebach
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Rapid City · Rapid City (605) 716-0010
Serves: Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Harding, Jackson, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Pennington
- South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Yankton · Yankton 605.664.4950
Serves: Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Lyman, Sanborn, Tripp, Union, Yankton
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 Dakota?
As of Oct 18, 2026, AwardWatchdog lists 0 open small-business set-aside or early-stage notices for heavy and civil engineering construction work performed in South Dakota (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in South Dakota?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 23 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in South Dakota. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was Dean Kurtz Construction Company ($8,287,030), and the biggest buyer was Department of Defense.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in South Dakota?
South Dakota is served by South Dakota APEX Accelerator (University of South Dakota), South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Pierre, South Dakota APEX Accelerator - Rapid City 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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