How to bid on the Little River Turnpike Walkway for Fairfax County

What Fairfax County is buying

Fairfax County is seeking construction of a 1,629-foot, 9-foot-wide trail along eastbound Little River Turnpike, from Hillbrook Drive to Little River Run Drive. The work includes retaining walls, bus pads and shelters, drainage, paving, and related improvements.

The project also includes relocating 812 feet of 30-inch watermain and connecting service lines. This is an opportunity for firms equipped to handle roadway and trail construction with watermain work.

Deadline and bid requirements

Bids are due November 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The solicitation calls for sealed bids.

Only firms that have been pre-qualified may submit a bid. Bids from firms that are not pre-qualified will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This IFB is for pre-qualified construction firms with experience relevant to trail and roadway improvements, drainage, paving, retaining walls, and watermain relocation. The work is in Fairfax County, Virginia.

How to access the solicitation and respond

Find Solicitation 130996 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, by using the posting’s “View original source” option. Allow the page time to load, then review the posting and full documents. Viewing is public and does not require an account.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Review the posting for the complete bid documents and response instructions.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the full documents carefully and confirm your firm meets the pre-qualification requirement before investing time in a bid. Check the stated instructions for required forms, bid submission steps, and any project-specific terms.

Build your estimate around the listed work, including trail construction, retaining walls, bus facilities, drainage, paving, watermain relocation, service connections, and restoration. Check that your pricing and schedule account for each item described in the solicitation.

Allow time to complete the eVA sign-in and submit the sealed bid before the deadline. Keep a copy of your final bid and any submission confirmation.