Federal contracts in Michigan for small trade businesses

What: Remove and replace existing concrete bridge with new 70-foot single-span concrete I-girder bridge, including concrete deck, concrete abutments, and H-pile foundations Buyer: Forest Service Where: Watersmeet, Michigan Deadline: October 26, 2026 Who can bid: Any business classified as small under the size standard for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310) with annual revenue under $45,000,000, registered in SAM.gov. SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work, detailed specifications, and site conditions in the complete solicitation attachments; (2) Schedule for performance, bonding requirements, and insurance requirements Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered; obtain the complete RFQ document (solicitation 12445527Q0001) and submit your quotation by the deadline

What: Fire alarm modernization at Soo Lock. Budget ceiling $4,000,000. Full scope, drawings, and specifications are in attachments on SAM.gov. Buyer: Department of the Army Where: Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is restricted. Only these seven firms with existing Army MATOC contracts can bid: AIS Infrastructure LLC, CMS Corporation, Geiger Brothers Inc., Howard W. Pence Inc., Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Shimmick Construction Company Inc., WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. Other businesses cannot bid. Key requirements: Performance and payment bonds required within 10 days of award. Past performance will be reviewed via CPARS reports. Proposals must show binding rates from your MATOC base contract. Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications in attachments; (2) Confirm your MATOC contract number and binding rates apply to this task order Next step: If you hold one of the seven MATOC contracts, register/verify access on SAM.gov, then email Megan Murphy and Pat Duggins your CAGE Code and UEI to request restricted documents. Submit proposal by 11:00 AM ET, September 10, 2026 via PIEE.

What: Integrated Pest Management services for Saginaw VA Medical Center. Specific scope, quantity, and performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Saginaw, MI (2830 McCarty Rd, Saginaw, MI 48603) Deadline: October 24, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through VetCert are eligible to bid. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and statement of work details in the RFQ attachment; (2) Any required licenses, insurance, bonding, site visit requirements, and contract term length Next step: Request the complete RFQ document from the VA and review all attachments before preparing your quotation.