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Government contracts for general construction in Kentucky
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About general construction contracts in Kentucky
General construction contracts in Kentucky 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.
Kentucky currently has 26 open general construction contracts in our database, with 24 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 Facilities & Support Services (7 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 Kentucky.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the general construction work in Kentucky is posted through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (eMARS) portal, with recurring buyers including the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville. Kentucky's Resident Bidder Preference can give in-state firms a 5% scoring edge on certain service awards. 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 Kentucky
AMC-0174 OWB ATCT Public Announcement
Project electrical work consists of rerouting down conductors, ground tests, arc flash study, and SPD replacement. Roof work includes replacing 3 roofs (CAB and shaft) with EPDM membrane, replacing ro…
Y1DA--Construction Industry Day - Construct New Radiation Oncology Building Minor Construction - Lexington Leestown 596-335
Introduction In accordance with FAR Companion (FC) 10.001(c), this sources sought notice is for market research and information purposes only and is not to be construed as a solicitation or obligation…
Y1DA--Construct New Radiation Oncology Building Minor Construction - Lexington Leestown 596-335
This posting has been updated to remove "Construction Industry Day" from the title as the industry day event was already held. This posting is for a sources sought notice only. Introduction In accorda…
KYANG BUILDING 100 ROOF PROJECT
PROJECT TITLE: 123d BUILDING 100 ROOF REPAIR PROJECTPROJECT LOCATION: KENTUCKY AIR NATIONAL GUARD, 1101 GRADE LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY 40213SERVICES NON-PERSONAL: CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES, EQ…
Barren River Lake Repair Drainage Ditch at Tailwater Stilling Basin
Barren River Lake Repair Drainage Ditch at Tailwater Stilling BasinThe contractor?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????s work and responsibility will include…
McAlpine Locks and Dam Life Safety and Canal Entrance Sign Installation
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the contractor to preform Life Safety and Canal Entrance Sign Installation at McAlpine Locks and Dam, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work (SOW). The contr…
Tailwater and Control Tower paving, sealing, and striping for Nolin River Lake
Amendment 0001 has been posted replacing the SOW and PBS in their entirety, the Quote due date has been extended to 10 September 2026 by 12:00pm ETTailwater and Control Tower paving, sealing, and stri…
Lagoon Aeration
Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for for furnishing and supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary…
Green River Lake- Floating Courtesy Dock
Special Instructions:This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the contractor to perform the construction of a Floating Courtesy Dock, Walkway and Access at Smith Ridge Boat Ramp, Green River Lake, in accor…
H--CUGA- UPGRADE WR CAMPGROUND ELECTRICAL
CUGA- UPGRADE WR CAMPGROUND ELECTRICAL THE PURPOSE OF THIS SOLICITATION IS TO UPLOAD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RECEIVED FROM THIS SOLICITATION AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL DRAWINGS. ALL ELSE REMAINS THE SAME. Na…
Lake Barkley Paving at Cadiz Recreation Area and Canal Campground
PURPOSE: The Nashville District (LRN), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract utilizing the procedures at Revolutionary…
Lake Barkley Paving at Cadiz Recreation Area and Canal Campground
PURPOSE: The Nashville District (LRN), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed-Price Construction Contract utilizing the procedures at Revolutionary…