Specialty Trades Government Contracts in Minnesota
Statewide ranked opportunities and likely upcoming recompetes for facilities contractors across Minnesota.
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Specialty Trades in Minnesota
In Q2 2026, Minnesota has 5 active Specialty Trades Services opportunities distributed across 3 cities, but the market is top-heavy: Unknown commands 40% of all activity. Unknown, Hawley, Hastings together hold 100% of statewide deal flow. Contractors entering Minnesota's Specialty Trades Services market should treat Unknown as the primary beachhead before expanding to secondary markets.
Two agencies shape Minnesota's Specialty Trades Services market: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service leads at 35% of awards, with Department of the Army at 35%. Together they represent 70% of the state's 20 recorded contract actions and $2.3M in total spending. Winning with either agency provides the past-performance foundation to compete for the other's work. On the vendor side, the market is incumbent-heavy: the top 3 contractors — VISION CONTRACTING INC, PREFERRED ELECTRIC, LLC, VICTORY CONTRACTING LLC — hold 71% of recent awards, meaning new entrants face significant barriers unless targeting recompetes or set-asides.
Analysis computed from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov data · Updated daily
Minnesota has 5 open specialty trades contract opportunities as of 2026-06-01, with 0 likely recompetes identified. Top markets include Unknown, Hawley, Hastings.
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Open Opportunities
0
Likely Recompetes
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Top Agency
Unknown
Top City
Top Opportunities This Week
| Score↕ | Title↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Due Date↕ | Set-Aside↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Site Preparation and Intact 2-Story Historic Farmhouse Move - Hawley, MN | Hawley | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ST PAUL.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | Jun 3, 2026 | SBA |
| 76 | Site Preparation and Intact 2-Story Historic Farmhouse Move - Hawley, MN | Hawley | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.ENDIST ST PAUL.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | Jun 3, 2026 | SBA |
| 59 | Lock and Dam 2 and 3 Gate Operator Replacement - Hastings, MN and Welch, MN | Hastings | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.ENGINEER DIVISION MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | — | SBA |
| — | Fog Sealing and Lock and Dams 2 and 3 | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.MVD.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | Jul 30, 2025 | SBA |
| — | Northwoods Forest Themed Play System at Gull Lake Rec. Site, MN | — | DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.USACE.MVD.W07V ENDIST ST PAUL | Aug 22, 2025 | SBA |
Recompetes
| Score↕ | Location↕ | Agency↕ | Incumbent↕ | Est. Window↕ | Takeover Signal↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No recompete candidates identified for Minnesota yet. | |||||
Across Minnesota, specialty trades opportunities span federal agencies with facilities in major metropolitan areas. There are currently 5 active opportunities. Top cities include Unknown, Hawley, Hastings.
Data updated:
Top Buying Agencies
| Agency↕ | Awards↕ | Est. Spend↕ |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 7 | $1.2M |
| Department of the Army | 7 | $476K |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 4 | $141K |
| National Park Service | 1 | $347K |
| Public Buildings Service | 1 | $124K |
Top Incumbent Vendors
Top Cities in Minnesota
| City↕ | Opportunities↕ |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 |
| Hawley | 2 |
| Hastings | 1 |
| Deer River | 0 |
| Little Falls | 0 |
| Cloquet | 0 |
| Saint Cloud | 0 |
| Minneapolis | 0 |
| Ogema | 0 |
| Duluth | 0 |
How We Rank These
We score each opportunity on a 0–100 scale using six transparent factors: service fit, contract value, timing urgency, geographic relevance, competition level, and agency buying appetite. Data sourced from SAM.gov and USAspending.gov, refreshed daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many specialty trades contracts are there in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 5 active federal specialty trades opportunities right now. RecompeteIQ tracks and ranks all opportunities daily from SAM.gov.
What are the top cities for specialty trades contracts in Minnesota?
Unknown, Hawley, Hastings are the top markets based on opportunity count.
Who are the top specialty trades contractors in Minnesota?
The leading incumbent vendors include VISION CONTRACTING INC, PREFERRED ELECTRIC, LLC, VICTORY CONTRACTING LLC. See the Incumbent Vendors table for full rankings.
When do specialty trades contracts come up for rebid in Minnesota?
Most specialty trades contracts follow 30–48 month cycles. The "Recompetes" section shows contracts estimated to be recompeted within the next 12 months based on historical award patterns.
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