Bid guide
How to bid on the Battle of the Hook Permanent Museum Exhibit for Gloucester County
What Gloucester County is buying
Gloucester County is seeking a vendor to design and install a permanent museum exhibit. This project is for the Gloucester Museum of History and will focus on the "Battle of the Hook."
This is an opportunity for firms specializing in museum exhibit development, historical interpretation, and installation services to contribute to a significant cultural project in Virginia.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
It is important to submit your response well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms with expertise in museum exhibit design, fabrication, and installation. Vendors should have experience creating engaging and historically accurate displays.
The project falls under the professional services category, specifically for those with a background in cultural institutions or educational exhibits.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to Virginia's eVA portal. The solicitation number is 128067. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.
To submit a response, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure you have an active account set up before the submission deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar museum exhibit projects. Highlight your design capabilities and your approach to historical accuracy and visitor engagement.
Provide a detailed project plan that outlines your proposed timeline, methodology, and how you will manage the design and installation process. Include a portfolio or examples of past work that are relevant to this type of exhibit. Ensure all required forms and documentation specified in the solicitation are completed accurately and submitted on time.
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 Gloucester County; the original posting controls.