Three military contractors are awaiting sentencing after being convicted for conspiracy to defraud the United States and major fraud after working up sham quotes totaling almost $8 million.

Prosecutors say Zieson Construction Co. won through fraud $335 million in government contracts intended for businesses owned by disabled veterans or minorities.

Matthew C. McPherson forfeited $5.5 million and was sentenced to more than two years in prison without parole.

Owners of Sonag Ready Mix of Milwaukee have been convicted or pled guilty to fraudulently reaping more than $260 million in government contracts intended to benefit minority and veteran-owned businesses.

Electronic fraud against Erie, Colo., 22 miles north of Denver, involved more than $1 million in payments to highway contractor.