Bid guide
How to bid on the Diggs-Moore-Harrison Complex replacement for Virginia Community College System
What the agency is buying
The Virginia Community College System is seeking sealed bids for the construction of the Replace Diggs-Moore-Harrison Complex project at Virginia Peninsula Community College, Hampton Campus. This project involves building an approximately 75,000 square foot, three-story academic building. The new facility will house a large multi-function space, classrooms, offices, a Security Suite, Student Services, the President’s Suite, and Vice-Presidents’ Suites.
The work also includes necessary site and utility improvements. This is a significant construction opportunity for firms experienced in higher education or similar institutional building projects.
Key dates and deadlines
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Virginia Peninsula Community College, Hampton Campus, in the Mary T. Christian Theatre, lower level of Templin Hall. Attendance is required for any firm planning to submit a bid.
Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM sharp, Eastern Time, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Bids can be submitted electronically through eVA or hand-delivered to the Virginia Community College System office in Richmond. Public bid opening and reading will occur on Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at the same Richmond location.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for construction firms with experience in large-scale academic or institutional building projects. The project involves a three-story academic building and associated site work, suggesting a need for general contractors capable of managing complex construction. Bidders must be registered vendors in eVA.
Firms should also be prepared to use Trimble Unity e-Builder for processing contract documents, schedules of values, pay applications, and change orders. The owner will provide support and training for e-Builder as needed.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, navigate to the original source link provided. This will open the solicitation on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To prepare and submit your response, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the August 26, 2026 deadline. Bids can be submitted electronically via eVA or by hand delivery to the Virginia Community College System office in Richmond. A Standard Commonwealth Bid Bond (form CO-10.2) and Contract Security are required for all bids.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Given the mandatory pre-bid conference, ensure your representative attends and actively participates. This is your chance to ask clarifying questions and gain a deeper understanding of the project requirements directly from the agency. Pay close attention to any discussions regarding the scope, schedule, or specific site conditions.
Thoroughly review all solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings, to ensure your bid is complete and accurate. Since a bid bond and contract security are required, begin the process of securing these early to avoid last-minute delays. Double-check all submission requirements for both electronic and hand-delivered bids, including the exact time and location for submission, to ensure your bid is received 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 Virginia Community College System; the original posting controls.