Construction procurement in Pennsylvania

Construction procurement in Pennsylvania sits at the intersection of two things: undefined. The largest Pennsylvania state buyers are PennDOT ($3B+ annual construction lettings), Department of General Services (DGS commodities, IT, professional services), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (highway operations and capital), Department of Corrections (institutional operations, healthcare), Department of Human Services (Medicaid and social services), Department of Community and Economic Development, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (state veterans homes), and the Commonwealth Financing Authority (grant-funded infrastructure). On ProcureTap you can browse the 20 open construction opportunities in Pennsylvania plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

Register on Pennsylvania eMarketplace (emarketplace. Construction contracts in Pennsylvania follow typical state and federal fiscal calendars — expect a spike in issuance in Q1 of each fiscal year. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many construction solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Common questions — Construction in Pennsylvania

How do I register to bid on Pennsylvania construction contracts?

Register on Pennsylvania eMarketplace (emarketplace.state.pa.us) — the Commonwealth's SAP Ariba-based procurement platform. Registration is free and covers most executive-agency solicitations. SDB (Small Diverse Business) and VBE certification for participation goals is through the Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion, and Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO) at dgs.pa.gov/bdisbo. PennDOT construction bidders need additional Prequalification of Bidders certification. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and county governments require separate registrations on their own platforms.

Open Construction bids in Pennsylvania

RFP
28 days left Dec 8, 2026

Borough of Millvale, Pennsylvania, Local Protection Project (LPP) PL84-99 Rehabilitation

The Millvale LPP was constructed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 1980 under the authority of Section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 as amended. The project consists of about 6,200 fee...

RFI
2 days left Nov 11, 2026

Delaware Avenue Revetment, Cape May, NJ

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE BEING RELEASED PURSUANT TO FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) PART 10: MARKET RESEARCH. This RFI is issued solel...

RFI
Due tomorrow Nov 10, 2026

PITTSBURGH FACILITY 079 MEP PARKING LOT EROSION CONTROL

This is a sources sought for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals/bids, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), P...

IFB
28 days left Dec 8, 2026

Bentley Street Level Renovation

Invitation To Bid Commonwealth U ...

IFB
8 days left Nov 17, 2026

23Sw Sgl 108 Oak Island Road Improvement

The Pennsylvania Game Commission ...

IFB
30 days left Dec 10, 2026

Stapleton Library Brick Shelf Repairs

Invitation To Bid Indiana Univ ...

IFB
9 days left Nov 19, 2026

Monroe County Oil Emulsion Tank Repair

Department Of Transportation Engin ...

IFB
9 days left Nov 19, 2026

Mihalik Thompson Stadium Dhw Replacement

Invitation To Bid Slippery Roc ...

RFQ
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

Amr Cambria Westmoreland Cnties

The Principal Items Of Work And Ap ...

RFQ
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

Amr Beulah Rd Wilkins Twp Lucia Dr Allegheny

The Principal Items Of Work And Ap ...

RFQ
24 days left Dec 3, 2026

C P 25 Og Wells Wetmore Twp Mckean Cnty

The Principal Items Of Work And Ap ...

IFB
9 days left Nov 18, 2026

Burk Mansion Renovations Gc

Temple University Temple Is Se ...

IFB
10 days left Nov 19, 2026

Burk Mansion Renovations Mc

Temple University Temple Is Se ...

RFP
8 days left Nov 17, 2026

Keystone Building Cms Renovations

This Project Is A Request For Prop ...

IFB
30 days left Dec 10, 2026

Keystone Building Cms Renovations

This Project Is A Standard Low Bid ...

RFQ
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

C P 23 Og Wells Multi Twps Armstrong Clarion

The Principal Items Of Work And Ap ...

RFI
7 days left Nov 17, 2026

Redevelopment Of White Haven Center

Revised By Adding The Urban Land I ...

IFB
3 days left Nov 12, 2026

Sci Fayette Resident Roofing Project

This Solicitation Is For The Procu ...

Other
48 days left Dec 28, 2026

15--SUPPORT,STRUCTURAL, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

NSN 7R-1560-015302403-GF, TDP VER 001, QTY 1 EA, DELIVERY FOB ORIGIN. All contractual documents (i.e. contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders and modifications) related to the instant...

RFP
10 days left Nov 20, 2026

Z1DA--460-26-999 | Condenser Water Piping Modification

36C24427B0003 460-26-999 Condenser Water Piping Modification

Frequently Asked Questions

How many construction procurement bids are available in Pennsylvania?

There are currently 20 open construction procurement opportunities in Pennsylvania, with 6 closing within the next seven days. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Pennsylvania agencies post the most construction bids?

The top agencies posting construction bids in Pennsylvania include Pennsylvania eMarketplace, Federal Government (SAM.gov). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on construction contracts in Pennsylvania?

Browse the construction opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new construction bids posted?

New construction procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Pennsylvania. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.