Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Civil Construction Services in Pueblo
Pate Construction has consistently delivered high-quality civil infrastructure projects across the American Southwest for over four decades. Our expertise spans water, sewer, and stormwater systems; concrete structures; roadway construction; and complex federal projects requiring specialized security clearances. With a workforce averaging 20+ years of tenure, we combine experienced leadership, including Project Managers with 10-40 years in the field, with advanced risk mitigation strategies to ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery.Our safety record exceeds industry standards through rigorous training programs and independent oversight, while our financial strength is demonstrated through bonding with Wells Fargo and underwriting by Great American Insurance (A.M. Best A+). As a minority-owned 8(a) Small Business, we maintain active registration in federal contracting systems and hold multiple IDIQ contracts with federal agencies across five states.
Services
Waterway Construction
Underground Utilities
Roadway Projects
Demolition Services
Federal Contracting
Risk Mitigation
IDIQ Contracts
Concrete Structures
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 40+ years executing complex federal construction projects
- Self-perform 75% of project work directly
- Cost Containment Certified safety program
- Held $275M IDIQ contract with US Air Force facilities
- Maintain A+ rated bonding capacity through Wells Fargo
Associations and certifications
- System for Award Management (SAM)
- Great American Insurance Company
- Wells Fargo
Services
Waterway Construction
Specialized construction of river drainage systems, flood control channels, and stormwater management infrastructure. Our team executes complex hydraulic projects requiring precise engineering and environmental compliance. Projects include channel demolition and reconstruction for flood damage reduction across multiple states.
Underground Utilities
Comprehensive underground utility solutions including water, sewer, and storm main installation. We handle pipeline upgrades and replacements in challenging environments, with experience in high-security federal facility utility systems and municipal infrastructure renewal projects across diverse terrain.
Federal Contracting
Proven track record managing complex federal construction requirements through IDIQ contracts. Our capabilities include executing projects at military installations, national laboratories, and federal facilities with strict security protocols and compliance standards.
Demolition Services
Specialized heavy demolition of concrete structures and infrastructure. Our expertise includes controlled demolition of bridges, decks, and industrial facilities using precision techniques to ensure safety and environmental compliance during removal operations.
Roadway Projects
Design-build and conventional roadway construction in challenging environments. We deliver road improvements in difficult terrain with strict schedule requirements, utilizing advanced engineering solutions to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
People
Blue Pate
President
Blue Pate has served as President since 2008, bringing over two decades of construction industry experience managing multi-million dollar federal and state projects. He oversees strategic operations and project execution across the company's active IDIQ contracts.
Questions
What construction services does Pate Construction offer?
We specialize in waterway construction, underground utilities, federal facility projects, roadway improvements, and heavy demolition services across the American Southwest.
Do you handle federal government construction projects?
Yes, we maintain active IDIQ contracts totaling $435 million with multiple federal agencies including the US Air Force, Army Corps of Engineers, and Department of Defense facilities.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We are Cost Containment Certified with an exceptional safety record, including independent safety inspections and annual training programs exceeding OSHA standards.
Can you handle complex infrastructure projects?
Our team successfully executes projects in challenging environments with tight deadlines, including high-security federal facilities and remote locations requiring specialized logistics.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Wyoming, with extensive experience in diverse terrain from mountainous regions to desert environments.
