Construction Government Contracts in Florida
Government construction contracts cover new builds, renovations, and repairs for federal buildings, military facilities, schools, and infrastructure. Under NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), they carry construction-specific rules: Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, bid/performance/payment bonds, and often a sealed-bid (IFB) process where the lowest responsive, responsible bidder wins. Bonding capacity is the gate that determines what size projects you can pursue.
Selling to government in Florida
Florida buys through MyFloridaMarketPlace and certifies woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned firms through the OSD. Federal demand is driven by MacDill AFB, Patrick SFB, Eglin AFB, and extensive VA facilities.
MyFloridaMarketPlace — Florida's procurement portalConstruction contract awards in Florida
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 1,526 federal construction contracts performed in Florida, obligating $2.7B. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($1.7B).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$1.7B
- 2. Department of Veterans Affairs$385.5M
- 3. Department of Homeland Security$338.3M
- 4. Department of Transportation$94.8M
- 5. National Aeronautics and Space Administration$61.6M
Recent awards
- Department of the Army · 2026-12-26
Kc-46 supplies and equipment warehouse on macdill air force base, fl
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 2026-10-24
Small task order construction contract (stocc) ii - facility mods to buildings dbeh77610 and dbeh77611, fuel storage area 1 (fsa#1) at…
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 2026-10-16
Small task order construction contract ii (stocc ii) - roll-up door replacement, multiple locations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration · 2026-10-16
Small task order construction contract (stocc) ii - facility mods to buildings dbeh77610 and dbeh77611, fuel storage area 1 (fsa#1) at…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-15
Repair steam piping in manhole near building 1
- Caso Logzone LLC$247KEnvironmental Protection Agency · 2026-10-15
Psc jo41 - procure, install and integrate two strobic fans into the existing hvac automation system of laboratory in building 49,…
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Bid bond (typically 20% of bid) plus performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract value
- Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage compliance with certified payroll
- Licensed trades and state contractor licenses for the place of performance
- Safety program with EMR (experience modification rate) often below 1.0
- Buy American Act / domestic material requirements
- Superintendent and quality control staffing on site
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Construction government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on construction in Florida?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $2.7B across 1,526 construction contracts performed in Florida (NAICS 236220), an average of $1.7M per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are construction bids posted in Florida?
Federal opportunities performed in Florida are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on MyFloridaMarketPlace, and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Florida to bid?
For Florida state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on MyFloridaMarketPlace. Federal contracts performed in Florida only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
How much bonding do I need to bid federal construction?
The Miller Act requires performance and payment bonds on federal construction over $150,000. Your surety's single-project limit effectively caps the size you can bid. The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program helps small contractors get bonded.
What is Davis-Bacon and how does it affect my bid?
Davis-Bacon requires paying locally prevailing wages and fringes (published in the solicitation's wage determination) on federal construction over $2,000, with certified weekly payrolls. Underpricing labor against the determination is a common fatal bid error.