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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 42 open general construction contracts in our database, with 36 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 (8 open posts) and DEPT OF THE ARMY (7), 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
Central Utility Building Addition and Renovation Construction, UIP Subproject 1-CUB
This scope of work is to build an addition and renovate the Central Utility Building (CUB). The CUB supplies chilled water, hot water, low conductivity water, and makeup water to various lab buildings…
RFP 7-B164-P-00002-00 (RR GC BPA FY27)
The Contractor will provide modifications, repairs, construction, alterations and installations to the facilities, building and infrastructure components and systems on an on-demand basis site wide th…
Central Utility Building Addition and Renovation Construction, UIP Subproject 1-CUB
On October 7, 2026, Amendment No. 2 was issued to correct badge access link provided in Amendment No. 1. On October 6, 2026, Amendment No. 1 was issued to provide dates for site visits. This scope of …
BID 26-47 Fleetwood Jourdain Center - Interior Improvements
The project consists of interior improvements to the existing Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, including construction of a new concrete ramp and built-in seating and storage within the auditorium,…
Central Utility Building Addition and Renovation Construction, UIP Subproject 1-CUB
On October 6, 2026, Amendment No. 1 was issued to provide dates for site visits. This scope of work is to build an addition and renovate the Central Utility Building (CUB). The CUB supplies chilled wa…
Z2DA--Danville Construction MATOC (FY27) SEED PROJECT NO: 550-25-108 Renovate Bathrooms in B103 PRRTP & B64/7 at the VA Illiana Health Care System (VIHCS), Danville IL.
SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA Illiana Health Care System (VIHCS), Danville IL, 1900 E Main St. Danville, IL 61832, has a need for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction. The VA in…
Village of Roanoke, IL Sanitary Sewer Lining Improvements
Subcontracting Opportunities include but are not limited to: 1. Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection 2. Traffic Control 3. Bypass Pumping
Chicago Street Combined Sewer Separation Project
Notice to Bidders Bid 26-036 Chicago Street Combined Sewer Separation Project Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Elgin, Illinois (Owner) electronically by the Purchasing Department, until…
Y1DZ--Project Number 657-507, Correct Seismic Deficiencies for Building 14, Marion VAMC, Illinois Construction of New Boiler Plant and Demolition of Existing
The Office of Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) has a need to improve seismic conditions at the Marion VAMC in Illinois. The contractor shall provide all planning, labor, materials, equipme…
Z1DA--Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101
Amendment 0005 - is to change the Bids due date and time. See S06 - 36C25226B0011 0005. Amendment 0004 - is to change the Bids due date. See S06 - 36C25226B0011 0004. Amendment 0003 - is to change the…
Z1DA--Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101
Amendment 0006 - is to change the Bids due date. See S06 - 36C25226B0011 0006. Amendment 0005 - is to change the Bids due date and time. See S06 - 36C25226B0011 0005. Amendment 0004 - is to change the…
Wing Park Renovation
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Wing Park Renovation Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Elgin, Illinois (Owner) electronically by the Purchasing Department, until 3:00 P.M., local time, on October 28, 2…
Z1DA--550-20-121 Demo Old Boiler Plant B100 (CON)
Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE This notice does NOT constitute a request f…
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING RESEARCH LABORATORY ADDITION
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN INTEGRATED BIOPROCESSING RESEARCH LABORATORY ADDITION, BID DATE OF 11/4/2026 @ 2:00 PM
Z2DA--FY27 Multiple Award Task Order Contract, SEED PROJECT NO: 55 Renovate Bathrooms in B103 PRRTP & B64/7 at the VA Illiana Health Care System (VIHCS), Danville IL.
DESCRIPTION The VA Illiana Health Care System (VIHCS), Danville IL, 1900 E Main St. Danville, IL 61832, has a need for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for construction. The VA intends to …