Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Size Standard: $45 million
NAICS code 237310 covers Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, one of the largest categories in government infrastructure contracting. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in the construction of highways, streets, roads, airport runways, public sidewalks, and bridges. This work includes new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs.
Federal, state, and local governments invest hundreds of billions in highway and bridge infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funds highway projects through state DOTs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers builds and maintains navigation and flood control infrastructure including bridges. Military installations require road and bridge construction. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides significant new funding.
Contractors under NAICS 237310 must understand Davis-Bacon requirements, Buy America provisions for steel and iron, environmental compliance (NEPA, wetlands, endangered species), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements. Heavy equipment, paving expertise, and bridge construction capabilities are essential.
The $45 million size standard reflects project scale. DBE programs create opportunities for minority, women, and disadvantaged small business owners. Subcontracting is common on large highway projects, providing entry points for smaller contractors.
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- State Departments of Transportation
- Department of Defense (DoD)
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
- Federal Highway Construction
- Bridge Construction and Rehabilitation
- Airport Runway Construction
- Military Installation Roads
- Highway Reconstruction Projects
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 237310:
What is NAICS code 237310 used for?
NAICS 237310 covers construction of highways, streets, roads, bridges, and airport runways. This includes new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs for federal, state, and local transportation infrastructure.
What is the size standard for NAICS 237310?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 237310 is $45 million in average annual receipts. Many highway projects exceed this threshold, but set-asides and DBE requirements create small business opportunities.
What is the DBE program for NAICS 237310?
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program requires state DOTs to set goals for participation by minority, women, and disadvantaged small business owners on federally-funded highway projects.
What are Buy America requirements for highway construction?
Federal highway projects require steel, iron, and manufactured products to be produced in the United States. Waivers are available but require FHWA approval.
How can small businesses compete for NAICS 237310 contracts?
Small businesses can compete through DBE programs, small business set-asides, subcontracting to prime contractors, and pursuing smaller road and bridge projects at military installations or federal facilities.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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