Plumbing, Heating & Air-Conditioning Contractors federal contracting brief
NAICS 238220 · CO · 24-month window · n=41 awards
Pricing distribution
| Percentile | Award $ | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $47,500 | |
| P25 | $73,850 | |
| Median | $129,075 | |
| P75 | $334,100 | |
| P90 | $1,048,338 |
Top 10 winners
| # | Firm | NAICS | Top awarding agency | Total awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | BLUE SPADER CONTRACTORS INC | 238220 | Department of Defense | $3.3M |
| 02 | YUKON FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, INC. | 238220 | Department of Defense | $2.5M |
| 03 | KCORP RELIANCE COMPANY, INC. | 238220 | Department of Defense | $2.0M |
| 04 | TRANE U.S. INC. | 238220 | Department of Defense | $1.9M |
| 05 | FRONT RANGE CONSTRUCTION INC | 238220 | Department of Commerce | $1.7M |
| 06 | MULTI AIR SERVICES ENGINEERS, CORP | 238220 | General Services Administration | $763K |
| 07 | FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC | 238220 | Department of Agriculture | $444K |
| 08 | CORSENTINO CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 238220 | Department of Transportation | $392K |
| 09 | UPM MECHANICAL, LLC | 238220 | Department of Defense | $369K |
| 10 | SETPOINT SYSTEMS CORP | 238220 | Department of Defense | $368K |
Top 5 awarding agencies
| # | Awarding agency | Awards | Share | Total $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Department of Defense | 14 | 34.1% | $11.0M |
| 02 | Department of Transportation | 6 | 14.6% | $1.1M |
| 03 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 5 | 12.2% | $380K |
| 04 | Department of the Interior | 4 | 9.8% | $391K |
| 05 | Department of Agriculture | 3 | 7.3% | $827K |
8-quarter median trend
Median award by fiscal quarter. Red dots mark the median for that quarter; the line shows the trend across the last 8 quarters.
What this means for your bid
What this means for your bid. Federal contractors pursuing plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning work in Colorado face a wide pricing range, with the median award at $129,075 but meaningful volume above $334,100. Department of Defense dominates Colorado procurements at 34% of awards, followed by Department of Transportation at 15% and Department of Veterans Affairs at 12%, making these agencies the primary targets. The pricing distribution suggests a bimodal market: smaller maintenance and repair contracts cluster in the $47,500 to $129,075 band, while larger facility upgrades and new installations occupy the $334,100 to $1,048,338 range. Colorado's award count trails major markets like California and Texas, indicating less overall federal activity in-state, which may mean less competition but also longer procurement cycles. Federal contractors should focus on Department of Defense opportunities and bid in either the $73,850 to $129,075 range for routine work or the $334,100 to $1,048,338 range for complex projects, avoiding the mid-range where fewer awards cluster.
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Source: USASpending.gov public award records. Methodology + refresh cadence at /methodology.