Bid guide
How to bid on Facility Duress & Access Controls Services for Eastern State Hospital
What Eastern State Hospital is buying
Eastern State Hospital is seeking bids for annual maintenance and repair services. This work involves their duress systems and existing access control systems. The services will be performed at the hospital's location in Williamsburg, Virginia.
This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in security system maintenance to secure a contract with a Commonwealth of Virginia agency.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Invitation for Bids (IFB) was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for submitting your bid is September 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All bids must be submitted by this time.
Late bids will not be considered. Ensure you allow enough time to complete your submission through the eVA portal before the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in the maintenance and repair of security systems, specifically duress and access control systems. Vendors should have experience working with institutional or hospital facilities.
The relevant category for this work is security services, focusing on system upkeep and repair.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond to this solicitation, you must use eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. You can view the full solicitation documents publicly without an account.
To submit a bid, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Make sure your account is set up and active well before the submission deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your bid, carefully review all requirements outlined in the IFB. Pay close attention to the scope of services for both duress and access control systems to ensure your proposal covers all aspects.
Clearly detail your firm's experience with similar systems and facilities. Provide a comprehensive breakdown of your proposed annual maintenance plan and repair services. Ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the services offered, as this is an Invitation for Bids.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Eastern State Hospital; the original posting controls.