Bid guide
How to bid on Fort Willard interpretive signage for Fairfax County
What Fairfax County is buying
Fairfax County Park Authority seeks a contractor to design and fabricate interactive interpretive signage for Fort Willard Historic Site at 6625 Fort Willard Circle in Alexandria, Virginia. The work includes tactile bronze relief models, an app-free augmented reality “living sign” experience, and a reproduction mortar.
This is a supplies-category RFP for vendors with relevant design and fabrication experience. The interactive and tactile elements make it a potential fit for firms able to address both physical signage and visitor experiences.
Key dates and the deadline
The opportunity was published October 29, 2026. You can request the bid package by email starting November 2, 2026.
The response deadline is December 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Submit through eVA before the deadline; plan ahead so you have time to review the posting and complete the portal steps.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit experienced contractors working in interpretive signage, exhibit design and fabrication, tactile models, augmented reality experiences, or reproduction objects. The stated work combines several elements, so consider whether your firm can cover them directly or with suitable partners.
The buyer is Heather Lynch, and the solicitation number is 130941 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal.
How to access and respond
Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on eVA. Give the page time to load, then read the public posting; viewing does not require an account.
To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Email [email protected] starting November 2, 2026, to request the bid package. Review the full documents and response instructions on the eVA posting.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Read the full bid package carefully and organize your response around each requested part of the work. Explain how your proposed design and fabrication approach addresses the tactile bronze relief models, app-free augmented reality experience, and reproduction mortar.
Show relevant experience with comparable work and describe how your team would coordinate the different elements. Check that your response follows the package instructions, is complete, and is submitted through eVA before the deadline.
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 County of Fairfax; the original posting controls.