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Masonry Government Contracts & Bids
Last reviewed August 14, 2026 · How we source this
Masonry contractors build and restore the brick, block, and stone in public buildings — from new construction to retaining walls to the tuckpointing and restoration of aging civic and historic structures. Most of this work is performed as a subcontractor, though restoration and repair projects are often bid directly.
NAICS codes for masonry contractors
- 238140 — Masonry Contractors
Not sure which codes apply to your business? See the NAICS code definition in the glossary.
Typical government masonry projects
- Brick, block, and stone on new public buildings, usually as a subcontractor.
- Retaining walls and site masonry.
- Tuckpointing, repair, and restoration of aging or historic public buildings.
- Concrete masonry unit (CMU) structural walls.
Where the work is
New-construction masonry rides along with public building projects — state facilities, schools, and universities — usually as a subcontract to the general contractor. Restoration and repair of city halls, courthouses, libraries, and historic structures is frequently bid directly by the owning agency. Federal building work is posted on SAM.gov.
You can also browse opportunities by state to see how the work is posted where you operate.
What it takes to win masonry bids
- You'll most often be a subcontractor on new buildings and a prime on restoration and repair — set both roles in your profile.
- Historic-restoration work may require specialized experience and methods; read the specification and reference requirements closely.
- Prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon usually applies on public masonry.
- Accurate unit takeoffs (brick and block counts) drive margins on low-bid masonry.
- Bid, performance, and payment bonds are common on public work.
For the full pursuit process, read How to Win Government Contracts.
Masonry government contracting FAQ
What NAICS code do masonry contractors use for government contracts?
What NAICS code do masonry contractors use for government contracts?
Masonry contractors use NAICS 238140, Masonry Contractors. It covers brick, block, and stone work, which is how masonry scopes are classified for procurement and size standards.
Do masonry contractors bid as prime or subcontractor?
Do masonry contractors bid as prime or subcontractor?
Both. On new public buildings the masonry scope is usually performed as a subcontractor to the general contractor, while restoration and repair projects — tuckpointing, historic masonry, retaining walls — are often bid directly as prime work. Set both roles in your profile.
Where is government masonry work posted?
Where is government masonry work posted?
New-construction masonry comes through general contractors on state, school, and university building projects. Restoration and repair is bid directly by the agency that owns the building, and federal building work is posted on SAM.gov.
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