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Government contracts for general construction in California
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About general construction contracts in California
General construction contracts in California typically cover vertical building construction, facility renovations, school and base-housing additions, courthouse rehabs, ADA upgrades, design-build task orders under USACE and NAVFAC MATOCs, and small new-build packages typically scoped as government construction contracts. Federal posts in this category fall under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with related work also classified under 236210 (Industrial Building Construction) and 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction), and the bulk of the work flows to the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and GSA. Many awards run as multiple-award task-order contracts (MATOCs), which reward small construction firms that win a seat on the panel — these set-asides regularly favor 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB general contractors over national primes.
As of October 20, 2026, California has 216 open general construction contracts in our database, with 148 added in the last 30 days. That's enough volume that a focused small business can win recurring work in this state without ever leaving its home market. The most active buyers are Department of General Services (17 open posts) and DEPT OF THE NAVY (15), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in California.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the general construction work in California is posted through Cal eProcure, with recurring buyers including Caltrans, the University of California system, the California Department of General Services, and the City and County of Los Angeles. California's SB/DVBE certification programs reserve a target share of state spend for certified small and disabled-veteran-owned firms — getting certified is usually step one. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov alongside state and local feeds so a general construction firm doesn't have to monitor each portal manually.
Top matching contracts in California
General Construction IDIQ MACC
The acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) that will provide Design-Build (DB) or construction…
General Construction IDIQ MACC
The acquisition will result in a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Construction Contract (MACC) that will provide Design-Build (DB) or construction…
IGSA General Municipal Building Roofing Job Order Contract
This is a job order contract, which shall be used to provide the City with a readily available workforce for repairs, alterations to existing facilities, emergency repairs and new construction, as the…
Multi-Family 8-Plex Rebuild Apartment Building Project, CA
The project consists of the construction of an approximately 9,379-square-foot, two-story multifamily apartment building containing eight affordable housing units, along with associated site improveme…
City of Monterey General Municipal Building Roofing Job Order Contract
This is a job order contract, which shall be used to provide the City with a readily available workforce for repairs, alterations to existing facilities, emergency repairs and new construction, as the…
County Office Building 1 Renovation and Modernization Work Package 2 (WP2) Project (Project No. P33Z1)
The Department of Public Works (Department) is seeking a general contractor for the County Office Building 1 Renovation and Modernization Work Package 2 (WP2) Project (Project No. P33Z1) (Project). Th…
Santa Cruz Downtown Library Tenant Improvements
IFB for prequalified Contractors Only see IFB Document for full description of work and contractors that were prequalified to bid via RFQ # ED-2026-01. The Project to be performed consists of furnishi…
Request for Qualifications - Task Order Construction Agreement - General Construction
The Board of Trustees of the California State University is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from interested and qualified general contractors (Respondents) to provide Design-Build (DB), …
PROJECT 2853.RESD.CONSOLIDATION OF POLICE OPERATIONS
SEALED BIDS: The Office of Business and Acquisition Services will receive Sealed Bids at 707 Third Street, West Sacramento, California 95605 before 2:00 P.M., October 28, 2026. Hand delivered bids sha…
C26863029 GROVER HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK - Maintenance Yard Rebuild
Furnish and install pre-engineered pump house and stick-framed dormitory, site utilities and pavement to rebuild existing maintenance yard at GROVER HOT SPRINGS STATE PARK in Alpine County, California…
Z--Correct Pedestrian Sidewalk, Install artificial turf, Retaining Wall, and doors for Building 650 VA Northern California Healthcare System in Mather, CA
Correct Pedestrian Sidewalk, Install Artificial Turf, Retaining wall, and doors for Building 650 Mather, CA VA Northern California Health Care System Construction Services for Project #612A4-19-013 De…
Design and Bid Support Services for New Administration Building at Water Resource Recovery Facility
The City of Oxnard Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) is seeking a qualified and experienced Consultant to provide professional architectural, engineering, and environmental services for the Proj…
Construction Management Services for Wastewater OWTP: Digester Improvements-New Boiler Installation Project
The City of Oxnard Wastewater Division (City) is seeking a qualified and experienced construction management firm to provide construction management and construction inspection services for Phase I of…
On-Call Maintenance and Minor Construction Services
The Inland Empire Regional Composting Authority is accepting electronic proposals from licensed and qualified general contractors to provide on-call maintenance and minor constructions services.
RENOVATIONS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
SEE "MEMO INVITING BIDS" FOR DETAILS.DO NOT CONTACT THE CITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS BIDDING OPPORTUNITYThis opportunity is to subcontract directly with BNBuilders, Inc. for this City project. The CIty w…