Bid guide
How to bid on the Cast Iron Water Line Project for BVU Authority
What BVU Authority is buying
BVU Authority is seeking bids for about 16,100 feet of ductile iron water line in Bristol, Virginia. The work also includes 22 fire hydrant assemblies, 7 blow-off valves, and associated parts.
This is a construction IFB. It may suit firms with experience installing water mains and related water-system components.
Deadline and what to do before it
The solicitation was published October 1, 2026. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Plan to submit through eVA before the deadline. Allow time to complete the portal steps and check that your response has been submitted.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to construction contractors that perform water-line installation and work with ductile iron pipe, hydrant assemblies, valves, and associated components.
Review the solicitation documents to confirm the full work requirements and whether your firm can meet them.
How to access and respond
Find solicitation 129400 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal. The posting can be viewed publicly without an account; give it a moment to load in your browser, then read the posting and its documents.
To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Follow the response instructions in the solicitation posting.
Preparing a competitive bid
Read the full solicitation carefully and make a checklist of every requested form, document, and submission step. Use the solicitation’s stated requirements rather than assumptions about similar projects.
Build your pricing around the listed line work, hydrant assemblies, valves, and associated parts. Check that your bid is complete and internally consistent, and leave time to resolve any portal or document issues before submitting.
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 Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority; the original posting controls.