State and Local Procurement Snapshot - Q1 2025

Published: May 09, 2025

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In Q1 2025, the SLED market showcased resilience and opportunities despite a slight decline in overall published bids & RFPs. The new federal administration and reduced stimulus funds introduced some uncertainty, yet state government opportunities rose, highlighting the market’s adaptability. While local and education governments faced challenges, environmental services and public safety demonstrated robust growth, driven by strategic preemptive spending.

In Q1 2025, the SLED market showcased resilience and opportunities despite a slight decline in overall published bids & RFPs. The new federal administration and reduced stimulus funds introduced some uncertainty, yet state government opportunities rose, highlighting the market’s adaptability. While local and education governments faced challenges, environmental services and public safety demonstrated robust growth, driven by strategic preemptive spending. Request your copy of the full report for a deeper dive!

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What's Inside the Report:

  • In-depth Analysis: A comprehensive examination of the SLED market's Q1 2025 performance, with insightful comparisons to the same period last year.
  • Growth Insights: Detailed growth rates across various government levels and the twelve tracked industries.
  • Historical Trends: Valuable historical trends and project counts to help you understand current market dynamics.
  • Exclusive Highlights: Special feature discussing the impact of the ‘First 100 Days Under Trump Administration’ on the SLED market.

Why This Report Matters Now: The SLED market offers diverse opportunities and stable funding, making it an ideal option to diversify your portfolio and recoup lost federal revenue. This report provides the insights you need to navigate the current government contracting environment and align your strategies with evolving needs.

Dive into the data and stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive Q1 2025 SLED market snapshot!

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Sample Key Findings:


SLED Market Stability
The SLED market only saw a slight decline in opportunities in Q1 2025, reflecting resilience amid federal funding uncertainties.


State Government Growth
State government opportunities increased by 4.1%, showing strong recovery and positive momentum, reversing last quarter’s decline.


Sector-Specific Growth
Environmental services (+11.1%) and public safety (+3.8%) sectors experienced robust growth, driven by proactive spending and strategic initiatives.

-2.2%
The SLED market showed resilience in Q1 2025, with a modest decline of -2.2% in opportunities. This performance is notably better than the larger declines observed in previous quarters, reflecting adaptability amid federal funding uncertainties.

  • 03 Executive Summary
  • 04 Market Snapshot
  • 09 SLED Project Counts Over Time
  • 10 Agency Snapshot - Historical Trends
  • 11 Quarterly Growth - Industry Ranking
  • 12 Industry Ranking by Level of Government
  • 13 Special Feature: First 100 Days Under Trump Administration
  • 15 Glossary of Industries