Civil Construction contracts in Wisconsin
Federal heavy and civil engineering construction work in Wisconsin that is set aside for small businesses. As of Oct 17, 2026: 0 open notices, 3 set-aside contracts ending in the next 6 to 18 months, and 15 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: Wisconsin.
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Contracts ending soon (recompetes)
| Score | Incumbent | Agency | Industry | State | Total obligated | Ends |
|---|
| 90 | ROEN SALVAGE CO. BASE - ALGOMA BREAKWATER REPAIRS Why 90? ends in 6 mo · no option years left · $15M · 5 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 6 months (Apr 19, 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) with 5 offers. +14/20
- Standalone contract, so the follow-on is not tied to an existing vehicle. +10/10
- The incumbent has held it since 2024 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | WI | $14,936,750 | Apr 19, 2027 |
| 79 | DUBUQUE BARGE AND FLEETING SERVICE CO NESP ISLAND 4 PROJECT Why 79? ends in 12 mo · no option years left · $9.0M · 3 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
- $9.0M obligated so far. +14/20
- 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 2023 (about 3 years).
| Department of Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | WI | $9,031,330 | Oct 31, 2027 |
| 76 | ROEN SALVAGE CO. ALGOMA NORTH BREAKWATER REPAIRS Why 76? ends in 14 mo · no option years left · $12M · 3 offers last time · standalone contract- Ends in about 14 months (Dec 23, 2027). +14/30
- No unexercised option years on record, so new work likely has to be awarded when it ends. +20/20
- $12M 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 Defense Department of the Army | Other Heavy and Civil Engineering… | WI | $11,702,581 | Dec 23, 2027 |
Who wins this work in Wisconsin
| Company | Set-aside $ obligated |
|---|
| The Povolny Group Inc | $3,116,413 |
| Kobo Utility Construction Corp. | $1,115,400 |
| Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. | $862,575 |
| Larson Construction Co Inc | $847,271 |
| Nordic Underwater Services, Inc | $621,625 |
Top buyers: Department of Veterans Affairs ($3,116,413), Department of Defense ($2,504,443), Department of Transportation ($1,148,092).
Source: USAspending.gov, small-business set-aside contracts for NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379 performed in Wisconsin, Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026. Dollars are net obligations in the period. Refreshed weekly.
Free local help: APEX Accelerators in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin (NAICS 2371, 2373, 2379), from SAM.gov.
Who wins heavy and civil engineering construction set-aside contracts in Wisconsin?
From Oct 18, 2025 to Oct 18, 2026, USAspending.gov shows 15 new small-business set-aside contract awards for this work performed in Wisconsin. The largest recipient by dollars obligated was The Povolny Group Inc ($3,116,413), and the biggest buyer was Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where can I get free help bidding on federal contracts in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin is served by Wisconsin Procurement Institute. APEX Accelerators give small businesses free help with registration, bid searches and proposals (official directory checked Oct 18, 2026).
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