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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 32 open general construction contracts in our database, with 30 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 DEPT OF THE ARMY (13 open posts) and Facilities & Support Services (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…
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…
McAlpine Lock and Dam Control Tower HVAC Replacement
PROJECT TITLE: MCALPINE LOCK AND DAM CONTROL TOWER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT LOCATION: MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM, 805 NORTH 27TH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF THE …
Nolin River Lake Tailwater Restroom Construction
PROJECT TITLE: NOLIN RIVER LAKE TAILWATER RESTROOM CONSTRUCTIONPROJECT LOCATION: NOLIN RIVER LAKE, KENTUCKYTHE CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT …
Nolin River Lake Tailwater Restroom Construction
PROJECT TITLE: NOLIN RIVER LAKE TAILWATER RESTROOM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LOCATION: NOLIN RIVER LAKE, KENTUCKY THE CONTRACTOR WILL FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO CONSTRUC…
McAlpine Lock and Dam Control Tower HVAC Replacement
PROJECT TITLE: MCALPINE LOCK AND DAM CONTROL TOWER HVAC REPLACEMENTPROJECT LOCATION: MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM, 805 NORTH 27TH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF THE EX…
McAlpine Lock and Dam Control Tower HVAC Replacement
PROJECT TITLE: MCALPINE LOCK AND DAM CONTROL TOWER HVAC REPLACEMENT PROJECT LOCATION: MCALPINE LOCKS AND DAM, 805 NORTH 27TH STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40212 THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES THE REMOVAL OF THE …
Barren River Lake Repair Drainage Ditch at Tailwater Stilling Basin
Amendment 0001 posted, revised SOW, PBS and the quote due date has been extended to 18 September 2026 Barren River Lake Repair Drainage Ditch at Tailwater Stilling BasinThe contractor?????????????????…
Rough River LakeAxtel Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement
Description of Proposed Work: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Louisville District, anticipates issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a firm-fixed-price construction contract to execute th…
Greenhouse Building Control System Repairs
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
Greenhouse Building Control System Repairs
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
Greenhouse Building Control System Repairs
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested…
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…
Transformer Relocation at Kentucky Lock
Solicitation Amendment W912P526QA050-0001 is attached. The purpose of amendment 0001 is to provide technical information. Please see the attached amendment for complete details. The Army Corps of Engi…
Transformer Relocation at Kentucky Lock
The Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, has a requirement for a firm fixed price commercial construction contract for the relocation of a transfer at Kentucky Lock, 265 Kentucky Lock Road, Gr…