Bid guide
How to bid on the Fire Station #4 Project for the City of Harrisonburg
What the City of Harrisonburg is buying
The City of Harrisonburg is looking for design-build firms for the Harrisonburg Fire Department Fire Station #4 Project. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first step in the process. The city wants to identify firms best qualified to design and construct the new fire station.
This is an opportunity for design-build firms to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially be invited to submit a full proposal in a later stage. The project is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Qualifications was published on August 25, 2026. The deadline for submitting your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
After the deadline, the City of Harrisonburg will evaluate the submitted SOQs. Qualified firms will then be invited to submit proposals in response to a separate Request for Proposals (RFP).
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for design-build firms with experience in professional services related to facility design and construction. Firms should have a strong track record in executing similar projects, particularly those involving public safety or municipal buildings.
The solicitation is categorized under professional services, indicating a need for specialized expertise in both design and construction management.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full RFQ documents and respond, you need to use eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. First, locate the solicitation on eVA. You can view the posting and documents without an account.
To submit your Statement of Qualifications, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the October 14, 2026, 11:00 AM ET deadline. Ensure your account is active and ready for submission well in advance.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all requirements in the RFQ. The document uses terms like “shall,” “will,” or “must” to identify mandatory items. Failing to meet these requirements may result in your SOQ being deemed non-responsive.
Focus on clearly demonstrating your firm's qualifications and experience relevant to design-build projects, especially those for public agencies. Highlight your team's expertise, past project successes, and capacity to handle a project of this scope. Remember that the RFQ documents are for information only and may change, so be prepared for potential updates in a subsequent RFP stage.
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 Harrisonburg; the original posting controls.