Bid guide
How to bid on the Library People-Counting System for Arlington County Government
What Arlington County is buying
Arlington County, Virginia, is looking for proposals to install a networked people-counting system. This system will be used to measure how many patrons visit Arlington Public Library facilities. This is an opportunity for vendors specializing in visitor tracking or similar technology solutions.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on August 24, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. It is crucial to submit your response before this deadline, as late submissions are typically not accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms that provide people-counting systems, networked sensor solutions, or similar patron traffic monitoring technology. Experience with library or public facility installations would be beneficial. The relevant category for this bid is education, given its application within public library facilities.
How to respond
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” to open the posting on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal. You can view the full posting publicly without an account. To submit a proposal, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the September 18, 2026 deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, clearly describe your system's capabilities, including accuracy, networking features, and reporting functions. Highlight any experience you have with similar installations or with integrating systems into existing facility infrastructure. Ensure your proposal directly addresses the need to count patron traffic within library environments. Pay close attention to all instructions provided in the solicitation documents on eVA to ensure your submission is complete and compliant.
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 Arlington County Government; the original posting controls.