Top USDA other heavy and civil engineering construction contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Agriculture obligated $43.7M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 237990, up 35.2% from $32.4M in the preceding 12 months. 79 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 21 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Agriculture. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top USDA contractors for NAICS 237990
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Excavation, Inc | $4.7M | $3.6M | 10.6% | ▲ 3 |
| 2 | C K MAY Excavating Inc | $3.8M | $0 | 8.8% | New |
| 3 | SD Resources Inc | $3.5M | $0 | 7.9% | New |
| 4 | Wesslen Construction and Development, Inc | $2.6M | $0 | 5.9% | New |
| 5 | Elbow Grease Enterprises, LLC | $2.3M | $0 | 5.3% | New |
| 6 | LJS Concrete & Excavating, LLC | $2.0M | $0 | 4.5% | New |
| 7 | Eastsew LLC | $1.8M | $0 | 4.1% | New |
| 8 | Nehemiah Construction LLC | $1.8M | $4.8M | 4.0% | ▼ 6 |
| 9 | Thompson Contracting, Inc. | $1.6M | $0 | 3.6% | New |
| 10 | Nasi Construction LLC | $1.4M | $0 | 3.3% | New |
| 11 | Lucianos Excavation Inc | $1.3M | $0 | 3.0% | New |
| 12 | Young GUN Construction LLC | $1.2M | $0 | 2.7% | New |
| 13 | Bristol Construction Services, LLC | $1.1M | $0 | 2.5% | New |
| 14 | Beavers Construction, L.L.C. | $1.1M | $0 | 2.4% | New |
| 15 | Mike Mcconnell | $984K | $0 | 2.2% | New |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Visionary Construction Inc−$4.2M → $0 (+$4.2M) · no latest-period obligations
- C K MAY Excavating Inc$0 → $3.8M (+$3.8M) · now #2
- SD Resources Inc$0 → $3.5M (+$3.5M) · now #3
Largest declines
- EC Praus LLC$9.4M → $307K (−$9.1M) · now #30
- K. W. Emerson, Inc.$4.5M → $0 (−$4.5M) · no latest-period obligations
- Nehemiah Construction LLC$4.8M → $1.8M (−$3.0M) · now #8
New to this market
44 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| C K MAY Excavating Inc | Mar 9, 2026 | $3.8M |
| SD Resources Inc | Aug 7, 2026 | $3.5M |
| Wesslen Construction and Development, Inc | Aug 24, 2026 | $2.6M |
| Elbow Grease Enterprises, LLC | Sep 29, 2026 | $2.3M |
| LJS Concrete & Excavating, LLC | Jun 24, 2026 | $2.0M |
| Eastsew LLC | Jul 7, 2026 | $1.8M |
| Thompson Contracting, Inc. | Nov 26, 2025 | $1.6M |
| Nasi Construction LLC | Jan 23, 2026 | $1.4M |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Agriculture, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | $35.7M | $27.1M | Up $8.6M (31.6%) |
| Natural Resources Conservation Service | $5.7M | $5.2M | Up $467K (9.0%) |
| Agricultural Research Service | $2.3M | $20K | Up $2.3M (11517.6%) |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127EAW25C0019 | K. W. Emerson, Inc. 127EAW25C0019 - GAOA, SCENIC BYWAY REC SITE REHAB | $4.5M | Oct 30, 2026 |
| 12FPC324C0012 | Wondra Construction Inc CONSTRUCTION - PRINCE'S POINT WETLAND RESTORATION, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WI | $6.7M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| 12445224C0025 | JPI Construction LLC REPAIRS TO THIRTEEN (13) DAMAGED TRAIL SITES. THE GOVT. FURNISHED A DESIGN-BID-BUILD TO A TOTAL OF NINE (9) OF THE DAMAGED SITES, MISCELLANEOUS TRAIL SPOT SURFACING TO APPROX.… | $5.0M | Dec 26, 2026 |
| 12FPC324C0014 | Advantix Engineering Corp EWP CONSTRUCTION - AJIES AND DAGUEY DAM REPAIRS PUERTO RICO | $3.3M | Mar 20, 2027 |
| 1240LT26C0018 | Jackson Excavation, Inc MEEKS MESA CAMPGROUND CONSTRUCTION. NEW CONSTRUCTION STATE GRANT FUNDING | $4.1M | May 31, 2027 |
| 1240LT25C0013 | EC Praus LLC PINEVIEW RESERVOIR RECREATION COMPLEX RECONSTRUCTION, UINTA WASATCH, CACHE NATIONAL FOREST, WEBER, UTAH. | $9.7M | Jun 24, 2027 |
| 1240LS25C0004 | Nehemiah Construction LLC GAOA HISTORIC GUINAVAH-MALIBU CCC CAMPGROUND & AMPHITHEATRE RECONSTRUCTION. INCLUDES AWARD OF THE BASE, WEST SIDE, EAST SIDE, ASPHALT, AMPHITHEATER (INCLUDING PAVILION, PAD,… | $6.5M | Jul 31, 2027 |
| 12445526C0038 | SD Resources Inc IMPROVEMENTS TO CRANE LAKE DAM SUCH AS: CLEAR AND REMOVE UPPER LAYER OF ORGANIC MATERIAL THAT IS UNSUITABLE AS EMBANKMENT FILL; REMOVE AND RECYCLE EXISTING TRAINING WALLS AND… | $3.5M | Aug 16, 2027 |
| 1240LU26C0010 | C K MAY Excavating Inc PARK LAKE DAM REHABILITATION ON THE HELENA L&C NATIONAL FOREST - RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FAILING HIGH HAZARD PARK LAKE DAM | $3.8M | Oct 31, 2027 |
| 1240LT25C0045 | Jackson Excavation, Inc RECONSTRUCTION OF PINE VALLEY DAM, DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST, UTAH (GAOA) | $3.7M | Nov 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top USDA contractors for NAICS 237990?
In the latest 12 months, Jackson Excavation, Inc ($4.7M), C K MAY Excavating Inc ($3.8M), SD Resources Inc ($3.5M) received the most USDA obligations for other heavy and civil engineering construction.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 51.1% of positive obligations, and Jackson Excavation, Inc alone held 10.6%. 44 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large USDA NAICS 237990 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is 127EAW25C0019 (K. W. Emerson, Inc., $4.5M obligated), ending Oct 30, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$5.2MFigures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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