Walker, MN
Septic Toilet Pumping for Chippewa National Forest
USDA Forest Service CSA East 6 · Open for bids · Posted Oct 20
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Federal construction & facilities contracts in the Brainerd, MN area
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Jul 13, 2026. Data status
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Typical award (median)
$41,770
The middle of 25 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $14.8k and $73.2k.
Typical number of bids
5
Median bids per award, reported for 19 of 19 competed awards. 11% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
88%
Share of the 25 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle construction & facilities award in the Brainerd, MN area was $41.8k (FY2021-FY2025, 25 priced awards).
- That is close to the median for all construction & facilities work in Minnesota ($43.6k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 5 offers (reported for 19 of 19).
- 11% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 88% of priced awards.
- Tip 76% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
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Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 3 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 12 | $9,111 |
| FY2017 | 10 | $18,188 |
| FY2018 | 7 | $41,785 |
| FY2019 | 7 | $8,046 |
| FY2020 | 1 | – |
| FY2021 | 5 | $33,240 |
| FY2022 | 4 | – |
| FY2023 | 6 | $47,936 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $40,412 |
| FY2025 | 3 | – |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 2 | – |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $41,770
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | This Project Is for Electrical Service, Distribution Infrastructure, and Security Lighting Installation Construction Services for the Supervisor's Office, on the Chippewa National Forest. 12445526P0063 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $27,700 | 8 | Competed Small business |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Gull Lake Custodial Service W912ES26PA050 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Spring Fountain Studios LLC | $33,043 | 8 | Competed Small business |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Stony Point Campground Improvements 12445525C0013 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Gustav & Rudy Contractors, Inc. | $1,006,295 | 7 | Competed Small business |
| Jul 14, 2025 | The Contractor Shall Install a Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation and Two-Zone Ductless Mini-Split AC with Heat Pump. The Contractor Shall Also Supply and Deliver Laminate Flooring, Ceiling Tile and Ceiling Tile Grid for the New Space. W912ES25CA010 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $30,550 | 7 | Competed Small business |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Stony Point Campground Improvements 12445525C0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 Date issue | Twin Pines Construction Inc. | $748,701 | 7 | Competed Small business |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Rec Area Renovations W912ES25P0005 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | A & M Logistics, LLC | $107,400 | 6 | Competed Small business |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Chippewa National Forest Deer River Ranger District Janitorial Services to Include: Garage, Bunkhouse, Residence and Office. 12444624C0008 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Germrip LLC | $5,100 | 11 | Competed Small business |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Deer River Front Sidewalk and Curb/Gutter Replacement 12445524F0068 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $46,260 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| May 28, 2024 | 0001 Custodial Services MN076 Base Yr W911SA24P3075 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | MCC Industries Inc | $198,935 | 1 | Not competed 8(a) |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Chippewa National Forest Janitorial 12444624P0056 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Reliance Contractors Inc | $14,000 | 10 | Competed Small business |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Shower and Restroom Custodial Services W912ES24P0077 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Master Custom Homes LLC | $73,199 | 5 | Competed Open to all |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Shower and Restroom Custodial Services W912ES24P0083 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | J & L Professional Cleaning Solutions LLC | $30,601 | 5 | Competed Small business |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Road Maintenance Mowing 12363N24F4055 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $40,412 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Chippewa National Forest - Norway Beach Recreation Area Wastewater Plant Decommission 12445523C0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Pearl Beach Construction Company | $598,000 | 2 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Aug 3, 2023 | BUOY Replacement, Dam, Chippewa NF 12444623F0036 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $7,285 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Apr 24, 2023 | Shower and Restroom Custodial Services W912ES23P0023 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Budding Stars Inc | $51,986 | 6 | Competed Small business |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Janitorial Contract for Office Cleaning 12444623P0066 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Budding Stars Inc | $14,766 | 5 | Competed Open to all |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Shower and Restroom Custodial Services W912ES23P0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Budding Stars Inc | $43,886 | 5 | Competed Small business |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Storage Building Construction W912ES23P0009 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | United Spray Foam LLC | $248,000 | 17 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 25, 2022 | MN011 HVAC Heating Repairs W911SA22F2111 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Complete Concrete, Inc. | $68,165 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) 8(a) |
| Jun 17, 2022 | Shower & Restroom Custodial Services W912ES22P0071 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Master Custom Homes LLC | $53,166 | 2 | Competed Small business |
| May 5, 2022 | Carpet and Shampooing and Cleaning All Window Screens, Inside and Outside Windows 12444622P0058 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $1,290 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Janitorial Services for Chippewa NF Base Year 12444622C0007 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Occupational Development Center Inc | $23,840 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Office Building Custodial Services W912ES22P0032 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Cancelled / $0 | Sanford Federal, Inc. | $49,000 | 3 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 28, 2021 | All-Aluminum Floating Dock Systems - Sandy and Lakes Recreation Areas W912ES21P0105 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Daka Corporation | $102,012 | 9 | Competed Small business |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master Custom Homes LLC | 3 | $159,605 |
| 2 | Budding Stars Inc | 3 | $110,638 |
| 3 | Complete Concrete, Inc. | 2 | $109,935 |
| 4 | Occupational Development Center Inc | 2 | $33,898 |
| 5 | Gustav & Rudy Contractors, Inc. | 1 | $1,006,295 |
| 6 | Pearl Beach Construction Company | 1 | $598,000 |
| 7 | United Spray Foam LLC | 1 | $248,000 |
| 8 | MCC Industries Inc | 1 | $198,935 |
| 9 | A & M Logistics, LLC | 1 | $107,400 |
| 10 | Daka Corporation | 1 | $102,012 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Competed 16 (64%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
- Not competed 4 (16%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 3 (12%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 2 (8%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Small business 15 (60%)
Only small businesses could bid.
- Open to all 6 (24%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- 8(a) 3 (12%)
Reserved for firms in SBA's 8(a) program for disadvantaged small businesses.
- Veteran-owned 1 (4%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
Left out of the numbers above: 2 cancelled or $0 awards. Why?
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| W911SA19D2015 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 6 offers | 2 | Oct 14, 2024 |
| 12445522A0006 | Multiple-award | 1 | Feb 28, 2032 |
| 12445522A0010 | Multiple-award | 1 | Feb 28, 2032 |
| 12445522A0019 | Multiple-award | 1 | Feb 28, 2032 |
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