How to bid on generator installation for Virginia DCR

What the agency is buying

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a qualified vendor to provide, install, and make operational two backup generators at park staff residences at 9570 and 9572 General Winder Road in Rapidan, Virginia.

This is a construction-category Quick Quote. It may suit a vendor with experience supplying and installing backup generators.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 29, 2026. Responses are due November 18, 2026, at 6:00 AM ET.

A pre-bid meeting is mandatory. Check the eVA posting for the meeting date and details, along with the full response instructions. Submit before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to firms that provide and install backup power generators and can complete work at the two listed residences. The description calls for the generators to be rendered operational.

How to respond

Open the solicitation on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, using the “View original source” option. Allow the posting to load, then review it; viewing is public and does not require an account.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. The solicitation is 130875. Review the posting for the full documents, response details, and mandatory pre-bid meeting information.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Read the full solicitation carefully and make a checklist of every requested item, form, and instruction. Confirm the mandatory meeting details and plan to attend.

Build your response around the stated work at both residences. Explain how your proposed supply and installation approach will address the requirement to make both generators operational, and check that your submission is complete before sending it.