Bid guide
How to bid on HVAC equipment replacement for Harrisonburg's Lucy F. Simms Center
What the City of Harrisonburg is buying
The City of Harrisonburg is seeking a company to replace HVAC equipment at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center. This is a design-build project, meaning the selected firm will be responsible for both the design and construction aspects of the HVAC replacement.
This opportunity is for firms that specialize in construction, particularly those with expertise in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for institutional or commercial buildings.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 09, 2026. The deadline for submitting responses is August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET.
Responses must be submitted before this deadline. Late submissions are typically not accepted. The City of Harrisonburg will then evaluate the proposals from the pre-qualified firms.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for businesses that have already been pre-qualified in a previous step of this two-step design-build process. If your firm was not pre-qualified, you are not eligible to bid on this particular RFP.
The project is categorized under construction, making it suitable for HVAC contractors and design-build firms with experience in large-scale equipment replacement projects within educational or public facilities.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to visit eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. The solicitation number is 123572.
You can view the posting publicly without an account. To respond to the RFP, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the August 26, 2026, 11:00 AM ET deadline. The full instructions for responding will be detailed within the posting on eVA.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a design-build project and only pre-qualified firms can bid, focus your proposal on demonstrating your firm's specific expertise in HVAC system design and installation for similar facilities. Highlight your understanding of energy efficiency, operational longevity, and minimal disruption during installation.
Ensure your proposal clearly addresses all requirements outlined in the RFP documents. Pay close attention to the scope of work, technical specifications, and any performance metrics requested. A well-organized and thorough response that directly answers all questions will be more competitive.
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 City of Harrisonburg; the original posting controls.