Construction Sand and Gravel Mining

NAICS Category 212321 - Construction Sand and Gravel Mining encompasses the extraction, processing, and distribution of sand, gravel, and crushed stone materials used in construction, infrastructure development, and maintenance projects. These materials are critical for road construction, landscaping, flood control, national park maintenance, and various federal infrastructure initiatives. The category includes businesses that mine, process, and deliver aggregates to government agencies and other customers.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate a wide range of procurement activities across multiple federal agencies, with total contract values ranging from $3,900 to $422,000. The Department of the Interior (particularly the National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife Service), Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Forest Service are the most frequent awarding agencies. Common set-aside types include total small business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and women-owned small business designations. Typical awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders for aggregate materials like limestone, road base gravel, rip rap, and crushed stone. Frequent contractors include Crowley Holdings LLC, American Classic Construction Inc., and Giving Tree Capital, LLC, with delivery locations primarily in western and southwestern United States.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities reflect ongoing needs for construction materials across national parks, wildlife refuges, military installations, and federal infrastructure projects. Solicitations include requirements for aggregate base course materials, road base gravel, rip rap, and specialized rock types for projects in states like Wyoming, California, Florida, and South Dakota. Typical quantities range from 87 to 15,000 tons, with delivery periods spanning several months. Procurement methods include Requests for Quotation (RFQs) under simplified acquisition procedures, with evaluation criteria focusing on price, technical capability, and past performance. Agencies consistently emphasize small business participation, weed-free material specifications, and precise delivery and placement requirements.