Fencing · Government contracting
Fencing Government Contracts & Bids
Last reviewed August 14, 2026 · How we source this
Government agencies fence and secure a huge range of sites — school grounds, parks and sports fields, utility and water facilities, secure sites, and highway right-of-way. Fencing contractors bid this as small prime contracts and as subcontracts on larger site and building projects.
NAICS codes for fencing contractors
- 238990 — All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (fencing)
Not sure which codes apply to your business? See the NAICS code definition in the glossary.
Typical government fencing projects
- Security and perimeter fencing for public facilities and utility/water sites.
- Chain-link, ornamental, and welded-wire fencing for schools, parks, and sports fields.
- Sound walls and screening, often on DOT projects.
- Gates, access-control integration, and repair or replacement of existing fence.
- Highway right-of-way fencing (guardrail is often bid separately as civil work).
Where the work is
Fencing is bid at every level — as a small prime on standalone school, park, and facility fencing, and as a subcontractor on larger site-work and building projects. State DOTs bid right-of-way fencing and sound walls, and utility and water districts fence their sites. Federal fencing (bases and secure facilities) is posted on SAM.gov and can carry security requirements.
You can also browse opportunities by state to see how the work is posted where you operate.
What it takes to win fencing bids
- Most standalone fencing is bid low-price — accurate linear-foot takeoffs and complete bids win.
- Secure-site and federal fencing may carry clearances or specific material and specification requirements — read the spec.
- Prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon commonly applies on public fencing.
- You'll be a prime on standalone fencing and a subcontractor on larger site packages — set both roles in your profile.
- Bid, performance, and payment bonds may be required depending on project size.
For the full pursuit process, read How to Win Government Contracts.
Fencing government contracting FAQ
What NAICS code do fencing contractors use for government contracts?
What NAICS code do fencing contractors use for government contracts?
Fencing contractors use NAICS 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, which is the classification that covers fence installation for procurement and small-business size standards.
Where are government fencing projects posted?
Where are government fencing projects posted?
Standalone school, park, and facility fencing is bid as small prime contracts by the owning agency. Larger fencing scopes come through general contractors on site and building projects, DOTs bid right-of-way fencing and sound walls, utility and water districts fence their sites, and federal fencing is on SAM.gov.
Do fencing contractors bid as prime or subcontractor?
Do fencing contractors bid as prime or subcontractor?
Both. Standalone fencing projects are bid as prime work, while fencing that's part of a larger site package or building project is usually performed as a subcontractor. Set both roles in your profile so all of it surfaces.
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