How to bid on Engineering and Surveying for Accomack County Flood Zone

What Accomack County is buying

Accomack County, through the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, is seeking licensed Virginia firms to provide structural engineering design and land surveying services. This includes preparing FEMA Elevation Certificates for eight single-family homes that will be elevated. The project locations are Onancock, Parksley, and Tangier, Virginia. This work is funded by the FEMA/VDEM Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on August 13, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. Responses received after this deadline will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for Virginia-licensed firms specializing in structural engineering and land surveying. Firms should have experience with residential projects and be familiar with FEMA Elevation Certificate requirements. The project falls under the professional services category.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. The posting is public and can be viewed without an account. To submit a proposal, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's licensure in Virginia for both structural engineering and land surveying. Highlight any specific experience your firm has with residential elevation projects or work funded by FEMA/VDEM programs. Detail your process for preparing FEMA Elevation Certificates and how you will manage projects across the specified locations in Accomack County.

Carefully review all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents on eVA. Pay close attention to any instructions regarding proposal format, content, and submission method. Submitting a complete and well-organized proposal that directly addresses all requested information will strengthen your response.