Bid guide
How to bid on air handling unit replacement for Virginia DBHDS
What the agency is buying
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking sealed bids to replace six air handling units at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Falls Church, Virginia.
This is a construction IFB, Solicitation 129362. It may suit firms with experience in air handling equipment replacement and construction work.
Key dates and the bid deadline
A mandatory on-site pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The conference will take place at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute, 3302 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042. Attendance is required for firms submitting a bid.
Bids are due November 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Plan to submit through eVA before the deadline and allow time to complete the portal steps.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity is relevant to construction firms that can replace air handling units and meet the solicitation’s bidding conditions, including attending the mandatory site conference.
Review the full solicitation documents to confirm that your firm’s capabilities and proposed approach fit the agency’s requirements.
How to access and respond
Open Solicitation 129362 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, using the posting’s “View original source” option. Give the page a moment to load. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.
To submit a response, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Read the posting and full documents for the response instructions.
Prepare a careful, complete bid
Attend the mandatory pre-bid conference and review the project information before preparing your response. Use the opportunity to understand the site and identify questions about the work.
Check the solicitation documents for required forms, specifications, submission details and any instructions for pricing. Confirm that your response addresses each requirement and that the correct files are ready to submit.
Submit early enough to verify that the response has gone through eVA. Keep a copy of your final submission and any portal confirmation.
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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; the original posting controls.