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8(a) Certification for Construction Contractors
By Mark Ryan
Tuesday, April 7th 2020
In recent news, President Trump has talked about a $2 Trillion Public Works Package for the federal government to restart the economy after the COV-19 Pandemic subsides. A lot of that money will be spent on bridges and roads, but some will be spent on Federal and DoD facilities. Therefore, we can expect a major boost in federal construction spending in the next six months, which should create a lot of opportunities for 8(a) certified firms.
Facts to know
The federal government currently spends $23.85B annually on construction projects. $4.6B (or 19%) is with 8(a) Certified Construction Companies.
Averages
The average Federal Construction spending for 2019 was $4.6MM per 8(a) firm. Below is the state by state averages.
State
8(a) Construction Firms
8(a) Firm Construction Spending 2019
Average Federal Construction Spending per 8(a) Firm
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