Metro area
Federal construction & facilities contracts in the Iowa City, IA 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)
$49,730
The middle of 94 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $18.3k and $564k.
Typical number of bids
3
Median bids per award, reported for 46 of 46 competed awards. 22% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
80%
Share of the 94 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 Iowa City, IA area was $49.7k (FY2021-FY2025, 94 priced awards).
- That is close to the median for all construction & facilities work in Iowa ($49.1k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 3 offers (reported for 46 of 46).
- 22% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- In FY2025 the middle award was $198k, up 299% from FY2024 ($49.8k).
- Tip 73% 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: 10 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016 | 23 | $31,300 |
| FY2017 | 20 | $20,270 |
| FY2018 | 17 | $171,792 |
| FY2019 | 13 | $12,000 |
| FY2020 | 23 | $73,175 |
| FY2021 | 17 | $49,660 |
| FY2022 | 17 | $40,000 |
| FY2023 | 21 | $49,390 |
| FY2024 | 29 | $49,800 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $198,468 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 16 | $109,317 |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $49,730
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Emergency Boiler Repairs 36C26327P0001 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Terminal Connections, L.L.C. | $11,950 | 1 | Competed Open to all |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 636A8-26-001, Install Sediment Filter System 36C26326C0052 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $82,324 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 11, 2026 | General Services Administration. Award Is Made for Hot Water Coil Replacement and Other Repairs to Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240 47PD5326F0365 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Offers from IDIQ | Dae Sung LLC | $183,524 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Chiller Maintenance and Repair Services for Iowa City VA 36C26326P0608 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Panacea Construction Group LLC | $199,848 | 4 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Jul 27, 2026 | General Services Administration. Award Is Made for Exterior Landscaping Repairs at the Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240. 47PD5326F0300 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Offers from IDIQ | Heartland Goodwill Enterprises | $7,837 | 1 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Iowa City Federal Building - RIA34631 Chiller 2 Replacement Located at Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240 47PD5326F0287 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Gale Construction Company of Illinois | $1,114,081 | 6 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| May 19, 2026 | General Services Administration. Project Is Awarded to Install and Remove Banners for Freedom 250 Celebration at the Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240. 47PD5326F0175 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Dae Sung LLC | $1,016 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| May 11, 2026 | 636A8-24-001, Renovate Dialysis, Iowa City VAMC 36C26326C0031 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Covenant Construction Services LLC | $3,071,800 | 6 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Emergency Chiller #2 Repair Services for Iowa City VA Healthcare System 36C26326P0408 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC | $16,450 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 16, 2026 | General Services Administration. Award Is Made for Above Standard Janitorial Services for the Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240. 47PD5326F0139 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Heartland Goodwill Enterprises | $179,378 | 1 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Coralville Custodial Services W912EK26PA036 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Superior Cleaning Services USA, LLC | $10,518 | 13 | Competed Small business |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Emergency Repair Service for IC Boiler System 36C26326P0287 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Terminal Connections, L.L.C. | $266,574 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 636A8-24-003, Correct Lightning Protection and Grounding 36C26326C0027 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Blackhawk Construction LLC | $1,149,139 | 8 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Requires a Contractor to Provide and Install New CT Cabinets, CT Meters and Meter Main Pedestals of Varying Amperage Ratings and Connection to Existing Panels and Disconnects. W912EK26CA015 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $136,311 | 1 | Not competed 8(a) |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Park Custodian, Sugar Bottom, Coralville, Iowa Provide All Labor, Materials, Equipment, and Supplies As Specified to Perform Park Custodial Services for Sugar Bottom Recreation Areas, Coralville Lake Project, Iowa, Iaw the SOW and Attachments W912EK26CA008 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Greenfield International Corp. | $44,240 | 8 | Competed Small business |
| Feb 24, 2026 | The Contractor Shall Provide All Labor, Materials/Supplies, Transportation, and Equipment to Perform Custodial Services at the Recreational Area Known As Dam Complex As Defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). W912EK26CA012 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $47,872 | 29 | Competed Small business |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Cable Installation 36C26326P0061 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Inc | $17,292 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 636A8-23-102 Upgrade Doors & Hardware 36C26325C0093 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Industrial Maintenance Services Inc | $1,091,882 | 11 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Electrical Installation Services at the Sugar Bottom Campground to Include I-Line Box Installation, Underground Electrical Wire Installation, and RV Electrical Pedestal Installation. W912EK25CA024 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $260,436 | 1 | Not competed 8(a) |
| Sep 12, 2025 | FY26 Above Standard Services for VHA at Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240 (General Services Administration) 47PG0425F0039 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Heartland Goodwill Enterprises | $73,436 | 1 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Open to all |
| Sep 8, 2025 | Repair Damaged Drain Line in the Basement and to Repair the Fire Alarm Panel. The Work Is Located at the Iowa City Federal Building Located at 400 South Clinton Iowa City, IA. 52240.(General Services Administration). 47PG0425F0037 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Dae Sung LLC | $18,592 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 636A8-23-101, Update Signage & Wayfinding 36C26325C0076 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Industrial Maintenance Services Inc | $1,220,867 | 9 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| May 7, 2025 | Contractor to Provide Design and Construction Services to Complete the Iowa City Replace Building for Storage Design-Build. 36C77625C0039 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | F&E Construction, LLC | $1,267,677 | 3 | Competed Veteran-owned |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Provide Card Reader Replacement PACS with New T21S, to Include Wiring and All Programming. Iowa City Federal Building, Iowa City, IA 52240 47PG0425F0020 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Offers from IDIQ | Dae Sung LLC | $7,732 | 6 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Emergency Replace PLC Courtyard Switchgear - Provide Labor and Materials to Complete Work per Contract Documents. 36C26325C0042 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Awg Services, L.L.C. | $136,500 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
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 | Dae Sung LLC | 16 | $862,887 |
| 2 | Heartland Goodwill Enterprises | 11 | $1,132,059 |
| 3 | BKM Construction LLC | 7 | $9,531,636 |
| 4 | Air Control, Inc. | 6 | $151,980 |
| 5 | The Povolny Group Inc | 5 | $5,882,732 |
| 6 | Covenant Construction Services LLC | 4 | $21,810,474 |
| 7 | Awg Services, L.L.C. | 4 | $393,241 |
| 8 | Dax/Gbab JV LLC | 3 | $15,438,220 |
| 9 | LB & B Associates Inc | 3 | $108,100 |
| 10 | Briston Construction, LLC | 2 | $42,593,732 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 36 (38%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 25 (27%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Competed 21 (22%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
- Not competed 12 (13%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Veteran-owned 30 (32%)
Reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB) or veteran-owned (VOSB) small businesses.
- Small business 29 (31%)
Only small businesses could bid.
- Open to all 25 (27%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- 8(a) 5 (5%)
Reserved for firms in SBA's 8(a) program for disadvantaged small businesses.
- Woman-owned 4 (4%)
Reserved for woman-owned small businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB).
- Not reported 1 (1%)
The agency did not report a set-aside.
Left out of the numbers above: 2 equipment purchases, 1 cancelled or $0 award. Why?
Contracting offices buying here
- GSA PBS Region 6 Small Projects Acquisition Iowa
- VA Network Contracting Office 23
- USACE Rock Island District
- VA PCAC
- GSA PBS Region 6 Construction Acquisition Branch
- MRPBS Minneapolis MN
- GSA PBS Region 6 Services Acquisition Branch
- NARA Contracting Office
- USACE Omaha District
- USACE Louisville District
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47PG0121A0002 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 6 offers | 16 | Sep 30, 2027 |
| 47PG0121D0006 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 1 offers | 7 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| 36C26320D0027 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 19 offers | 5 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| 36C26320D0029 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 19 offers | 5 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| 47PG0421D0001 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 3 offers | 4 | Aug 4, 2025 |
Contracts ending soon
Recurring work whose current contract ends within 18 months, so the agency will likely buy it again (a "recompete"). The company doing it today is the incumbent.
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Contract ends Mar 31, 2027
Johnson Controls INC Metasys Maintenance Services
Incumbent: Johnson Controls Inc Buyer: VA Network Contracting Office 23 Value at award: $471,260
36C26322P0379 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) -
Contract ends Apr 30, 2027
Boiler Combustion Tuning and Safety Device Testing Services
Incumbent: Caldaia Controls LLC Buyer: VA Network Contracting Office 23 Value at award: $23,720
36C26322P0396 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) -
Ordering period ends May 13, 2027
Federal Supply Schedule Contract.
Incumbent: Enviros LLC Buyer: 47QSMS
GS21F0102Y on USAspending (opens in a new tab)
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