In Q4 2020, the state, local and education (SLED) government contracting market continued on its path of recovery, signaling a strong 2021 for contractors. While major industries and levels of government continue to lag behind the corresponding quarter one year before, visible improvement can be seen in a number of segments where bid volumes have nearly returned to previous norms. These positive developments point to the broader rebound over the coming quarters expected in our forecasting model.
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