How to bid on pier and dolphins restoration for the City of Newport News

What the City is buying

The City of Newport News is seeking a qualified contractor to restore, upgrade and maintain the existing mooring concrete pier, timber fender system and mooring dolphins at the Seafood Industrial Park Outer Harbor.

This construction IFB may suit firms with relevant experience in marine structures, concrete pier work, timber fender systems or mooring dolphins. Review the solicitation specifications to determine whether the work fits your capabilities.

Deadline and updates

Bids are due November 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. The City will accept only electronic responses through OpenGov Procurement.

Follow the project on OpenGov Procurement to receive addenda and other project updates. The posting says eVA contains only initial procurement opportunities.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, by selecting “View original source.” The posting is publicly viewable.

Read the posting and solicitation documents, then sign in with a free eVA vendor account to respond before the deadline. Submit the bid electronically through OpenGov Procurement, as required by the solicitation.

Prepare a clear, responsive bid

Read the full specifications and identify every requested item, form, and submission instruction. Use a checklist so required information is not missed.

Build your price from the work and materials described in the solicitation. Make sure your response clearly addresses the requested restoration, upgrades and maintenance, and check OpenGov Procurement for addenda before submitting.

Allow time to complete the electronic submission and confirm it has been sent before the deadline.