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Government contracts for general construction in Illinois
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About general construction contracts in Illinois
General construction contracts in Illinois 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.
Illinois currently has 49 open general construction contracts in our database, with 43 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 VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (15 open posts) and DEPT OF THE ARMY (14), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in Illinois.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the general construction work in Illinois is posted through the Illinois Procurement Bulletin (BidBuy), with recurring buyers including the Illinois Department of Transportation, the University of Illinois system, and the Illinois Tollway. Illinois requires BEP (Business Enterprise Program) certification for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned firms to access targeted set-aside spend. 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 Illinois
Z2DA--537-24-106 Create Contractor Lie-Down Zone
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Jesse Brown VA Medical Center , Chicago, IL 60612 has a need for construction services for Create Contractor Lay-Down Area and Security Upgrades. Contractor sh…
Construct Headhouse & Greenhouse, Peoria, IL
Amendment 0001- the purpose of this amendment is to provide RFI responses and to extend the solicitation closing date. Please refer to the attachments section for additional information. This is a com…
SIUC COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING RENOVATION/ADDITION
SIUC COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING RENOVATION/ADDITION, BID DATE OF 8/18/2026 @ 11:00 AM.
Base Exterior Signage Upgrades
SUBJECT: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Synopsis) � Base Exterior Signage Upgrades ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION NUMBER: W50S7U26QA003 ESTIMATED SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: On or around July 24, 2026 MAGNITUDE OF…
Base Exterior Signage Upgrades
SUBJECT: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Synopsis) � Base Exterior Signage Upgrades ANTICIPATED SOLICITATION NUMBER: W50S7U26QA003 ESTIMATED SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: On or around July 24, 2026 MAGNITUDE OF…
Y1DZ--556-24-122 B132 Pool and HVAC Replacement
Contractor shall provide for and furnish all labor, materials, equipment, qualified supervision, and other items designated in this contract in accordance with the specifications and drawings to compl…
FY27 D3 Landscape Materials Contract - Rebid
FY27 D3 Landscape Materials Contract - Rebid
Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door
The Illinois National Guard has an Invitation for Bids to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment,…
Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door
THIS PRE-SOLICITATION SUPERSEDES W50S7T-26-B-A001 The Illinois National Guard intends to issue an Invitation for Bids to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide…
Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF WORK Date: September 13, 2025 Project Number: 556-24-113 Project Name: Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrade (GC) Location: Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay…
Z1DA--556-24-113 Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrades
CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT OF WORK Date: September 13, 2025 Project Number: 556-24-113 Project Name: Oil Transformer and Switch Enclosure Upgrade (GC) Location: Captain James A. Lovell FHCC 3001 Green Bay…
Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door
16 JUL 26: Questions and Answers a/o 16 Jul 26 are uploaded. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 15 JUL 26: Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Minutes, Slides, and Sign-in Sheet…
Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door
15 JUL 26: Pre-Bid Conference Meeting Minutes, Slides, and Sign-in Sheet are uploaded. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Illinois National Guard has an Invitation…
Y1AZ--National Center for Warrior Independence Multiple Award Task Order (MATOC) IDIQ
Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Page 1 of 3 This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) Pre-Solicitation Notice, 36C10F26R0054, National Center for Warrior Independence Multiple Task Order (MATOC) IDI…
Z1DA--Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown Medical Center
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Jesse Brown VA Medical Center , Chicago, IL 60612 has a need for construction services for Elevator Interior Upgrades. Contractor shall provide all design plan…