Federal construction contracts in Iowa
Right now there are 3 open federal construction notices in Iowa, 2 of them open for bids. 2 are set aside for small or certified businesses, so fewer companies can compete. Over the last 12 months agencies posted 43 construction solicitations in Iowa and published 9 awards with a median value of $1.1M. The busiest buyer was the Department of the Army, with 13 solicitations.
- Open notices today
- 3 (2 open for bids)
- Closing within 7 days
- 0
- Set aside for small or certified businesses
- 2
- Solicitations posted, last 12 months
- 43
- Published awards, last 12 months
- 9 (median $1.1M)
- Busiest buyer, last 12 months
- Department of the Army
- Source and update
- SAM.gov public data, updated October 20, 2026
Open now
| Deadline | Notice | Set-aside |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28 8 days left |
Mississippi River Basin Bettendorf, Iowa Local Flood Protection Bettendorf, Iowa 2024 Event PL84-99 Flood Repairs
Department of the Army, Bettendorf, IA Pre-solicitation |
SDVOSB |
| Nov 3 14 days left |
Replace Operating Room 5 Flooring
Department of Veterans Affairs, Des Moines, IA |
SDVOSB |
| No deadline | Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather
Department of Veterans Affairs, Des Moines, IA |
Open to all |
NAICS codes in Iowa
open today + last 12 months
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors10
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction9
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction8
- 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors7
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors3
- 238160 Roofing Contractors3
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors2
- 238330 Flooring Contractors1
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors1
- 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction1
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction1
Agencies buying
Construction in other states
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Recent awards
9 published awards in the last 12 months. The latest:
| Date | Winner and contract | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2 | Omni Solutions Inc. Semi-Annual Preventative Maintenance for Security Gates Agricultural Research Service, IA |
$23K |
| Aug 13 | Armstrong Elevator Company Modernize Elevators | NRM Construction Des Moines, IA VACIHCS | 636A6-22-500 Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$7.5M |
| Aug 10 | Three Oaks Construction, Inc. Little Sioux LB - Nagel and Intercounty DD & Hogue Ditch LB - Intercounty, Harrison and Monona Counties, Iowa Department of the Army, IA |
$7.0M |
| Aug 6 | Panacea Construction Group Chiller Maintenance and Repair Services Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$200K |
| May 12 | Three Oaks Construction, Inc. Missouri River Levee L611-614 2024 Levee Rehabilitation Follow-On Work, Mills and Pottawattamie Counties, Iowa Department of the Army, IA |
$680K |
| May 11 | Covenant Construction Services LLC PN: 636A8-24-001, Renovate Dialysis (IC) AP: 36C263-26-AP-0384 Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$3.1M |
| Mar 31 | Blackhawk Construction LLC PN: 636A8-24-003, Correct Lightning Protection and Grounding PO 636C69133 Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$1.1M |
| Mar 30 | BKM Construction LLC PN: 636A6-22-104, Replace Boiler Plant Brine Tank (DM) PO# 636C67071 Department of Veterans Affairs, IA |
$1.4M |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Hendrickson Transportation LLC Missouri River Levee System L-594-575, 2019 Flood Rehabilitation Follow-On Work Department of the Army, IA |
$179K |
Who wins the most
- Three Oaks Construction, Inc. (2 awards)
- Omni Solutions Inc. (1 award)
- Armstrong Elevator Company (1 award)
- Panacea Construction Group (1 award)
- Covenant Construction Services LLC (1 award)
- Blackhawk Construction LLC (1 award)
- BKM Construction LLC (1 award)
- Hendrickson Transportation LLC (1 award)
Questions
How many federal construction contracts are open in Iowa?
On October 20, 2026 there were 3 open notices on SAM.gov. BidFox updates this page every morning from the official SAM.gov data.
Which agencies buy the most construction in Iowa?
Counting solicitations from the last 12 months: Department of the Army (13 solicitations); Agricultural Research Service (12 solicitations); Department of Veterans Affairs (9 solicitations).
How much are federal construction contracts in Iowa worth?
The median published award over the last 12 months was $1.1M, across 9 award notices. Many awards are much smaller or larger, and some contracts are awarded without a public award notice.
Can small businesses bid on construction contracts in Iowa?
Yes. 91% of the construction solicitations in Iowa in the last 12 months were set aside for small businesses or for certified firms (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB). Open-competition notices accept any registered business.
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Source: public SAM.gov contract opportunity notices, updated October 20, 2026. Award amounts are as published in award notices.