Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 238910

Site Preparation Contractors

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NAICS 238910 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$5.4B
Total awards
16,466 awards
Active obligations
$165.5M
Size standard
$19,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 238910 covers site preparation contracting, including earthmoving, excavation, grading, trenching, demolition, site clearing, erosion control, and installation of temporary stormwater or safety measures necessary to prepare land for construction.

Federal opportunities under 238910 typically involve performing land-works to ready project sites, delivering cleared and graded sites, controlling erosion, removing structures, and coordinating with prime contractors and engineers to meet environmental, safety, and schedule requirements before vertical construction.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$138M
Awards
326
Average award
$423.3K
Change from FY2024
-27.1%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$39,875

SOS SOLUTIONS, LLC.

Forest Service

PIID
1240LP26P0055
PSC
P400 - SALVAGE- DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS

$245,000

NICK'S TIMBER SERVICES, INC

US Fish and Wildlife Service

PIID
140FS126F0052
PSC
F099 - NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER

$23,400

HANCE DANNY

US Fish and Wildlife Service

PIID
140FC326P0006
PSC
Z2FA - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES

$213,529

THE NDN COMPANIES

Office of the Secretary

PIID
6913G626P800025
PSC
F999 - OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

$108,083

FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC

Agricultural Research Service

PIID
1232SA26F0243
PSC
P400 - SALVAGE- DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 238910?
  • Clear and grub sites, remove vegetation and non-structural improvements, and prepare building pads for subsequent vertical construction contracts.
  • Perform mass grading, cut-and-fill balancing, and establish rough grades to achieve design drainage patterns and final elevation targets.
  • Excavate and backfill for foundations, footings, and basements to design elevations, coordinate haul-off of unsuitable material, and provide temporary erosion controls.
  • Provide trenching, bedding, and backfill to support later utility installation contracts while marking and protecting existing underground utilities.
When is NAICS 238910 a weak fit?
  • General building construction that includes structural framing, finishes, and commissioning, because site preparation lacks responsibility for vertical construction and building trades.
  • Utility installation contracts that include laying pipe or conduit, system connection, testing, and commissioning, since site preparation stops before system installation and operational testing.
  • Environmental remediation projects that require hazardous waste characterization, regulated disposal, and remediation design, because site preparation excludes remediation oversight and handling of regulated wastes.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 238910?
  • Line items specify topsoil stripping areas and depths, erosion and sediment control measures, cut-and-fill quantities, and haul-off and disposal instructions.
  • Contract requires compaction testing criteria, elevation tolerances for rough and finish grades, utility locating and protection procedures, and sequencing to support follow-on trades.
  • Scope expressly excludes installation of permanent utilities and structures, defines demolition limits, and requires restoration of adjacent areas after clearing and grading.

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