Bid guide
How to bid on Transit Facility Upfit Projects for the City of Winston-Salem
What the agency is buying
The City of Winston-Salem is seeking services for a transit facility upfit project. This project will be delivered using the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) method. This is an opportunity for firms with expertise in design-build projects, particularly those involving transit infrastructure.
The agency is holding a meeting to review the anticipated procurement process and schedule. This meeting also encourages networking among potential teams before the official Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is released.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 10, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Attendance at this meeting is required to submit a response.
The final deadline for responses is October 07, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Responses must be submitted before this time.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with experience in design-build projects, especially those related to transit facilities or similar infrastructure. The Progressive Design-Build approach means the agency is looking for integrated teams capable of both design and construction.
Firms that can form strong partnerships for a comprehensive design-build team will be well-suited for this solicitation. The networking encouraged by the agency suggests they value collaborative approaches.
How to respond
The solicitation, 281-RFQ2738, is posted on North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). You can view the posting and its documents publicly without an account.
To respond to this solicitation, you will need to complete a free vendor registration on the North Carolina eVP. Follow the instructions provided in the posting for submission. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses, so check the specific instructions for this posting.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit, ensure your team attends to gather all necessary information and ask questions directly. This is also an excellent chance to network and potentially form partnerships with other firms.
For a Progressive Design-Build project, emphasize your team's collaborative experience and ability to integrate design and construction phases effectively. Highlight past projects where your team successfully delivered similar scope or utilized a PDB approach. Clearly articulate your understanding of the project's goals and how your proposed approach will meet them.
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 City of Winston-salem; the original posting controls.