Bid guide
How to bid on Instructional Courses for Financial & Retirement Planning for Tidewater Community College
What Tidewater Community College is buying
Tidewater Community College, on behalf of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), is looking for instructional services to teach non-credit financial and retirement planning courses. While the immediate need is for Tidewater Community College, any contracts awarded from this solicitation (118674) may be used by all community colleges within the VCCS.
This is an opportunity for businesses that provide educational services in financial and retirement planning to work with a large community college system in Virginia.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
It is important to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Late submissions are typically not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in educational services, particularly those with expertise in financial literacy, retirement planning, and adult education. Vendors should be prepared to offer non-credit courses.
The relevant category for this work is education, specifically instructional services for adult learning programs. Experience delivering courses at a college level or to a general adult population would be beneficial.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To submit a response, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure your account is set up and active before you intend to submit your proposal.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience and qualifications in providing financial and retirement planning instruction. Highlight any previous work with educational institutions or adult learners.
Detail your proposed curriculum or course content, demonstrating how it meets the needs for non-credit instruction. Emphasize the qualifications of your instructors and their ability to engage participants effectively. Ensure all required forms and information requested in the solicitation are completed accurately and submitted on time through the eVA portal.
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 Tidewater Community College; the original posting controls.