Road Widening and Bridge Rehabilitation – US-23 Corridor
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Huntington District
The Army Corps seeks a prime contractor to perform road widening on a 3.2-mile stretch of US-23 and rehabilitate two aging bridges. Work includes grading, paving, drainage improvements, and guardrail installation. Prevailing wage applies.
Why You Should Care
This is one of the largest highway contracts posted in Eastern Kentucky this year. Strong preference for small businesses with local experience. Pre-bid site visit scheduled for April 22.
Score 9/10 — High dollar value, geographically central to Eastern KY, strong match for road/bridge contractors
View on SAM.govHVAC Replacement – VA Medical Center Johnson City
Dept. of Veterans Affairs – VISN 9
Full replacement of aging rooftop HVAC units across Building 6 and 7 at the Johnson City VAMC. Includes ductwork, controls upgrades, and commissioning. Work must be performed after hours to maintain patient care operations.
Why You Should Care
SDVOSB set-aside means very limited competition pool. VA facilities in the region have a strong pipeline of similar projects. If you hold SDVOSB certification, this is a high-priority opportunity.
Score 8/10 — SDVOSB set-aside narrows competition significantly; realistic value range for regional HVAC firms
View on SAM.govWater Line Extension – Buchanan County Rural Service Area
Appalachian Regional Commission / USDA Rural Development
Extension of approximately 6.4 miles of water distribution line to serve 340 unconnected households in the Breaks area of Buchanan County. Project includes pump station upgrades, road bore crossings, and service connections.
Why You Should Care
Full and open competition means any licensed contractor can bid. ARC-funded projects in rural Appalachia are a consistent source of water/sewer work — bookmark this agency for future opportunities.
Score 8/10 — Directly in ARC footprint, water/sewer infrastructure with full open competition
View on SAM.govEnvironmental Remediation – Abandoned Mine Land Site #14
WV Dept. of Environmental Protection – AML Division
Grading, revegetation, and acid mine drainage remediation at an abandoned surface mine in southern Logan County. Scope includes approximately 180 acres of grading and installation of passive treatment systems.
Why You Should Care
WVDEP runs multiple AML solicitations per quarter. If you have experience with mine reclamation or environmental grading, building a relationship with this agency now is valuable for the long term.
Score 7/10 — Solid value, environmental specialty required, competitive but winnable for experienced firms
View on SAM.govBridge Deck Overlay Program – Lawrence County
Ohio Dept. of Transportation – District 9
Polyester concrete overlay on 8 bridge decks along State Route 93 in Lawrence County. Work includes traffic control, surface preparation, overlay application, and joint sealing. DBE goal of 7% applies.
Why You Should Care
Even if you're not the prime bidder, the DBE goal creates real subcontracting opportunities. Concrete, traffic control, and inspection subcontractors should reach out to pre-qualified prime bidders now.
Score 7/10 — Multi-bridge program in Appalachian Ohio, DBE participation goal creates sub opportunities
View on SAM.govElectrical Upgrades – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 10
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 10
Electrical panel replacement, lighting upgrades, and EV charger rough-in at the KY Transportation Cabinet District 10 facility in Prestonsburg. Work includes coordination with KU Energy for utility tie-in.
Why You Should Care
Small Business Set-Aside keeps this competitive for regional electrical contractors. Lower dollar value means less competition from larger regional firms. Straightforward scope with clear specs.
Score 6/10 — Smaller dollar but very accessible for licensed electrical contractors in the region
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