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Government contracts for general construction in New Jersey
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About general construction contracts in New Jersey
General construction contracts in New Jersey 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, New Jersey has 18 open general construction contracts in our database, with 12 added in the last 30 days. That's a steady cadence — enough flow to make automated alerting worthwhile rather than manual portal-checking. The most active buyers are VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (4 open posts) and Ocean County (3), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in New Jersey.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the general construction work in New Jersey is posted through NJSTART, with recurring buyers including NJ TRANSIT, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, and Rutgers / Rowan / NJIT. The state's Business Registration Certificate (BRC) and SBE/MBE/WBE/DVOB certifications materially affect access to 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 New Jersey
Y1DA--561-26-103 Upgrade Electrical and Plumbing in Building 18B
Synopsis 36C24227B0003 This is a public synopsis of a forthcoming solicitation in accordance with FAR 36.213-2. This is NOT a solicitation, and no solicitation documents are currently publicly availab…
Y1DA--561-26-103 Upgrade Electrical and Plumbing in Building 18B
Synopsis 36C24227B0003 This is a public synopsis of a forthcoming solicitation in accordance with FAR 36.213-2. This is NOT a solicitation, and no solicitation documents are currently publicly availab…
Wayne Public Library Renovations: Phase 1
The Township of Wayne is seeking qualified contractors for the construction of the Wayne Public Library Renovations: Phase 1 specified here.
Z2DA--561-26-104 Repair Operating Room (OR) & Bathroom Leaks
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, intends to issue Solicitation 36C24226R0128 for Project 561-26-104 Repair Operating Room (OR) & Bathroom Leaks at the East …
Design/Build Maintenance and Repair Army Reserve (MRAR), Area Maintenance Support Activity (AMSA) 21, JBMDL, NJ
10/08/2026: Anticipated Solicitation Date, Solicitation Number as well as building description have been updated 08/30/2026: Anticipated Solicitation Date as well as building description has been upda…
Long Bridge Park Playground Construction
Bidders must read the important notices provided below: The County of Burlington has issued a solicitation of bids titled "Long Bridge Park Playground Construction" (CPU-26-0053). The bid specifica…
Engineering Services for the Community Center HVAC Upgrades
The Township of Wayne, through its Community Center, located at 1 Pike Drive, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, is seeking qualified professional engineering firms to provide design, bidding, and construction …
Construction of C.R. 539 Overpass Str. No. 1523-031, Whiting – New Egypt Road Over Ridge Way, Plumsted and Jackson Townships
The purpose of this bid package is to provide the County of Ocean with a contractor(s) who has the ability to successfully complete the tasks required as set forth in the specifications of this projec…
Bridge Materials - Glue Laminated Timber and Miscellaneous Steel
Bidders must read the important notices provided below: The County of Burlington has issued a solicitation of bids titled "Bridge Materials - Glue Laminated Timber and Miscellaneous Steel" (CPU-26-0…
Y1DA--561A4-23-101 Replace Hot Water Heaters
Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 This notice is for Solicitation Number 36C24226B0052, Project Numbe…
FURNISHING OF MISCELLANEOUS PLUMBING REPAIRS
It is the intention of these specifications to provide to prospective bidders the requirements for Miscellaneous Plumbing Repairs on an as-needed basis at all Middlesex County-owned offices.
EQUIPMENT PARTS, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
The purpose of this bid package is to provide the County of Ocean with a Contractor who will supply the goods or services described and specified herein.
Sources Sought: Liberty State Park Ecosystem Restoration Project, Jersey City, NJ
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE USED FOR MARKET ANALYSIS ONLY. NO AWARDS WILL BE MADE FROM THE RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, RESPONSE…
LUMBER AND LUMBER SUPPLIES
The purpose of this bid package is to provide the County of Ocean with a Contractor who will supply the goods or services described and specified herein.
Kings Highway Improvements (New Monmouth Rd. to Rt. 35)
The scope of Work contemplated for the abovenamed Project includes asphalt roadway milling and paving, construction of concrete curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps, and installation of light fixtures and…