Environmental Government Bids & RFPs
524 open environmental procurement opportunities from federal, state, and local agencies nationwide.
How many environmental government bids are open right now? 524 as of September 25, 2026, with 17 closing within the next 7 days. The most-active agencies are EU Tenders Electronic Daily, North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal, California Cal eProcure, Louisiana LaPAC, Washington DC Procurement Forecast. Browse the full list below.
Top agencies posting environmental bids nationally: EU Tenders Electronic Daily,North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal,California Cal eProcure,Louisiana LaPAC,Washington DC Procurement Forecast.
Latest Environmental Opportunities
Hudson River Estuary Round 50 Tributary Restoration and Resiliency
Agency: Environmental Conservation, NYS Department of. Division: Division of Water. Note: Bids must be submitted through SFS Grants Management system.
Refuse and Recycling Service for Evangola State Park
Agency: Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation, NYS Office of. Division: Fiscal Management. Location: Evangola State Park
63-KGS1189177
NC State Biological and Agricultural Engineering (hereafter referred to as University or BAE) seeks proposals from qualified Contractors (hereafter referred to as Contractor or Supplier) to install fl...
Florida Forest Service Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), issues this Invitation to Negotiate for responses from highly qualified vendors with demonstrated exp...
Aerial Ignition Services for Prescribed Burning
ADDENDUM NO. 1 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for Aerial Ignition Services for Prescribed Burning, in accordance with the specifications contained...
Telogia Creek Sand Pine Removal
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for sand pine regeneration removal services (~797 acres total) at various locations throug...
35X201807 Tioga County Electrical Upgrad
The Department Of Environmental Pr ...
Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project- Phase 1 - South Basin and Panzarella Point
Agency: Jamestown, City of. Location: 200 E 2nd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Maintenance and Repairs of Navigational Aids and Moorings
The Department seeks a service provider to inspect, maintain, repair and certify navigational aids and moorings located at Ashmore Reef and Christmas Island.
Dinner Island Ranch WMA Canal Cleaning and Maintenance
Addendum 1 posted on 9/21/26. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for canal cleaning and maintenance services on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Managemen...
Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Agency: State University of New York (SUNY). Location: University at Buffalo
274-5230-604-Digester Gas Treatment
Digester Gas System – Operational Assistance and Maintenance Services: Provide comprehensive operation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance support for the City of Raleigh Neuse River Wastewater ...
27CRDWBDCHAF-0003 - Loess Hills Remnant Prairie Tree Clearing/Chemical Treatment
The DNR is seeking a qualified contractor to complete tree removal and piling at the Hummel Tract of the Heendah Hills Wildlife Area. All specifications and bid submissions are available exclusively t...
Contract No. 1 – 701 Lawrence Street Remediation of Contaminated Soil
Agency: Rome, City of. Division: Public Works. Location: 701 LAWRENCE ST., ROME, NY 13440
222 E Second St., Oswego ACM removal
Agency: Oswego County Land Bank Corp. Location: 222 E Second St., Oswego NY
HAZMAT Register Review and Associated Services
Request for expressions of interest - HAZMAT Register Review and Associated Services
65-3000012948
For the purchase and delivery of various hazardous waste containers to the University’s Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF).
274-5230-604-Instrumentation Maintenance-R
WWTP Instrumentation Calibration and Maintenance: Provide routine and as-needed calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for process instrumentation at the City’s wa...
IDIQ Contract for Asbestos Investigation and Testing Services for NYCHA Building - Citywide
Agency: New York City Housing Authority. Division: Supply Management Procurement Department
Biosolids Transport & Disposal Services
Agency: Glens Falls, City of. Division: Engineer Office. Note: The due date is actually 10/1/26. Location: 2 Shermantown Road, Glens Falls, NY 12801
Browse Environmental Bids by State
About environmental services government procurement
Government environmental procurement covers hazardous-waste cleanup, brownfield remediation, air- and water-quality monitoring, environmental impact assessments (NEPA), UST (underground storage tank) removal, asbestos and lead abatement, wetland restoration, stormwater management, and compliance auditing. Federal buyers include EPA, DoD (installation cleanup — DERP program), DOE (national labs), USDA (Forest Service, NRCS), USACE, and Interior (BLM, NPS). State environmental agencies and municipal water/wastewater utilities are the biggest state and local buyers.
Solicitations range from small IDIQ task orders for periodic sampling ($50K–$500K) to multi-billion-dollar prime cleanup contracts (DoD BRAC cleanup, DOE Hanford, EPA Superfund). Federal cleanup work operates under CERCLA (Superfund), RCRA (hazardous waste), and CWA (Clean Water Act) rules. Bidders need environmental engineering credentials (PE), state licensing for regulated activities (asbestos, lead), 40-hour HAZWOPER training for site workers, and demonstrated past performance on similar sites.
Environmental firms often compete both as prime contractors and as subs. Large national primes (Jacobs, AECOM, CH2M/Jacobs, Arcadis, Tetra Tech) dominate the $10M+ solicitations. Regional and small-business firms typically win task orders under IDIQ contracts, plus state-level RFPs where local knowledge matters (municipal stormwater programs, brownfield redevelopment, wetland mitigation). NEPA compliance work (EIS/EA preparation) is a strong small-business niche.
Set-asides create real opportunity. 8(a) and HUBZone certifications are heavily used in EPA cleanup work; SDVOSB and WOSB certifications open Interior and USDA work. State DEP/DEQ agencies frequently set aside stormwater, drinking-water, and brownfield programs for MBE/WBE firms. Growing demand: PFAS site characterization, EV battery recycling, wildfire mitigation, environmental justice / community-benefits work under the Justice40 Initiative.
Common NAICS codes for environmental services contracts
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- 221320 Sewage Treatment Facilities
- 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- 541330 Engineering Services
- 541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- 541380 Testing Laboratories
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- 541715 Research & Dev in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- 562111 Solid Waste Collection
- 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- 562212 Solid Waste Landfill
- 562910 Remediation Services
- 562998 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services
Set-asides in environmental services
EPA runs the highest volume of 8(a) and HUBZone environmental set-asides in the federal system. State DEP/DEQ agencies often set aside stormwater, drinking-water, and brownfield programs for MBE/WBE. Environmental consulting (NEPA, EA, EIS) is a strong small-business niche — 541620 has an $18.5M small-business size standard, which is generous for services work.
When environmental services bids are posted
EPA and DoD environmental work runs continuously with fiscal-year-end spike (July–Sept). State-level brownfield and CWSRF/DWSRF (revolving fund) awards typically follow state legislative sessions. Wildfire-mitigation and disaster-response contracts spike after major events. IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) environmental-justice funding is being obligated on rolling basis through 2031.
Environmental Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions
Who buys environmental services from the government?
EPA, DoD (installation cleanup — DERP), DOE (national labs), USDA (Forest Service, NRCS), USACE, and Interior (BLM, NPS, USGS) at the federal level. State DEP/DEQ agencies, water/wastewater utilities, port authorities, and airport authorities at the state and local levels. Municipal stormwater programs are a growing buyer.
What NAICS codes do environmental firms use?
Environmental consulting is 541620 (the primary code for most enviro firms). Testing labs use 541380. Remediation contractors use 562910. Hazardous-waste handlers use 562211. Water/wastewater utilities use 221310/221320. Engineering firms doing environmental work also use 541330.
What is Superfund and how do I bid on cleanup work?
Superfund is EPA's CERCLA program for cleaning up abandoned hazardous-waste sites. EPA awards large IDIQ contracts (Emergency Response and RAC — Remedial Action Contracts) to a pool of qualified primes. Small businesses typically win as subcontractors or on the smaller regional IDIQs (SERAS, START, START-IV). Some Superfund sites are managed under state deferral agreements.
What is NEPA and what solicitations does it drive?
The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal actions with significant environmental impact to have an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Every major federal project (highway, transit, energy, defense construction) requires NEPA analysis. NEPA-compliance solicitations are a strong small-business niche.
Can small businesses win environmental contracts?
Yes — federal enviro work has heavy set-aside use. EPA runs 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides continuously. Interior and USDA prefer SDVOSB and WOSB for smaller work. State-level MBE/WBE preferences are strong in stormwater, brownfield, and drinking-water programs. The 541620 environmental consulting size standard is $18.5M, so most consulting firms qualify.
What certifications do environmental workers need?
HAZWOPER 40-hour training (29 CFR 1910.120) for site workers; annual 8-hour refresher. State licensing for regulated activities (asbestos abatement, lead abatement, UST removal). Professional Engineer (PE) for engineering deliverables. Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) and Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) improve competitiveness.
How do I bid on state stormwater and drinking-water contracts?
Register with the state environmental agency's vendor portal. Watch the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) award schedules — these federal-state programs fund most municipal water infrastructure. Solicitations run through the local utility, but state approval is required for federal reimbursement.
What is PFAS work and why is it growing?
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are "forever chemicals" now regulated by EPA under CERCLA (designated hazardous substances in 2024). Every DoD installation, airport, and industrial site with historic firefighting-foam use is now a potential PFAS cleanup site. Site characterization, drinking-water treatment retrofits, and remediation are growth areas through 2035.