CATES & ERB, INC: public contracts won without a rival in United States: 2 uncontested awards; 67% of its awards; 0 without a competition; 2 single bid.
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CATES & ERB, INC won 2 of its 3 public contract awards in United States without a rival from 2024-08-13 to 2026-07-31, worth $135K: 0 without a competition and 2 after a competition that drew a single bid. 1 buyer awarded it without a rival, the largest Forest Service with 2.
An award is uncontested when the buyer had no rival offer to weigh: it was made without a competition (direct award, negotiated procedure without a call for tenders, sole-source or advance-notice contract), or a competition was held and only one bid arrived. Every count below is built award by award from the official notices. Awards to individuals are not included.
Forest Service gave CATES & ERB, INC 3 awards: 0 without a competition, 2 after a competition with a single bid. First 2024-08-13, latest 2026-07-31.
| Date | Buyer | How | Value | Stated reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Forest Service 1204H126M7811 | Single bid COMPETED UNDER SAP | $79.5K | — |
| 2024-08-13 | Forest Service 1204H124M7402 | Single bid COMPETED UNDER SAP | $55.1K | — |
Every uncontested award in United States · All countries · CATES & ERB, INC in the register
Source: USAspending.gov prime award transactions (contracts). Awards are matched to their buyer and supplier as published. Updated 17 October 2026.