Bid guide
How to bid on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Virginia's Eastern Shore
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission needs a consultant to update its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Virginia's Eastern Shore. This strategy guides economic development for the region.
The update must specifically address key economic sectors including aerospace, agriculture and aquaculture, forestry and timber, visitor services, and health care. This is an opportunity for firms specializing in economic development planning to contribute to a regional strategy.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 17, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 07, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions will not be considered. Ensure you have completed all necessary steps, including any required vendor registration, well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional consulting firms with expertise in economic development, regional planning, and strategy development. Firms with experience in the specified economic sectors (aerospace, agriculture/aquaculture, forestry/timber, visitor services, and health care) are particularly well-suited.
The work location is in the USA, and the project involves updating a strategic document for Virginia's Eastern Shore.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to Virginia's eVA portal. The solicitation number is 124585. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To submit a response, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Make sure to complete your vendor registration on eVA before the submission deadline to avoid any delays.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the existing CEDS document if available, to understand the previous strategy and identify areas for improvement or new focus. Clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar economic development strategies and your understanding of the specific sectors mentioned.
Highlight your team's qualifications and any relevant experience in Virginia or with similar regional planning commissions. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements outlined in the RFP and presents a clear, actionable plan for updating the CEDS. Pay close attention to formatting and submission instructions to ensure your proposal is compliant.
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 Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission; the original posting controls.