How to bid on the E.C. Glass High School Dishmachine for the City of Lynchburg

What the City of Lynchburg is buying

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a licensed company to furnish and install a Hobart dishmachine at E.C. Glass High School, located at 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for equipment and installation services.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on August 28, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. Any addenda related to this IFB will be posted only on the City of Lynchburg's bids webpage.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional and licensed companies that specialize in furnishing and installing commercial kitchen equipment, specifically dishmachines. Vendors should be familiar with Hobart products and capable of performing installation services in a school environment.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to Virginia's eVA eProcurement portal. The solicitation is listed as 127374. You can view the posting publicly without an account. To submit a response, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company holds all necessary licenses for equipment installation in Virginia. Carefully review all specifications for the Hobart dishmachine to confirm your proposed equipment meets the exact requirements. Pay close attention to any installation details or site-specific conditions mentioned in the solicitation documents.

Double-check that your bid includes all requested pricing components and that your submission is complete and accurate. Submit your response well before the September 17, 2026, 11:00 AM ET deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues with the eVA portal.