How to bid on the CM Engineering Lab and Pantry project for Northern Virginia Community College

What the college is buying

Northern Virginia Community College is seeking a contractor for solicitation 260-B5260-007. The project converts third-floor offices in the CM Building into an engineering laboratory classroom and an adjacent copy room into a pantry.

The work includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection work at 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia. This construction IFB may suit firms with experience coordinating these types of building work.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 6, 2026. The deadline is November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.

Your response must be submitted through eVA by the deadline. Make sure you understand the portal’s submission steps and allow time to complete them before the cutoff.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to construction contractors able to handle renovation work involving architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection scope. Review the solicitation documents to determine whether your firm can meet the project’s requirements.

How to access and respond

Open solicitation 129584 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, using the “View original source” option. Give the posting time to load. You can view it publicly without an account.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Read the full posting and its documents for the submission instructions.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation carefully and check that your response addresses each requested item. For a project with several construction disciplines, organize your approach so evaluators can readily see how your firm will cover the stated scope.

Confirm that your proposed pricing and supporting information are complete and consistent with the bid instructions. Allow time to review your submission and finish the eVA process before the deadline.