How to bid on Sunnybank Ferry repairs for Virginia DOT

What VDOT is buying

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking qualified firms to provide maintenance and repair services for the M/V Sunnybank Ferry, operated by VDOT’s Northern Neck Residency. The work location is the Sunnybank Ferry in the Northern Neck Residency.

This IFB may interest firms with relevant experience maintaining or repairing motor vessels and related equipment.

Deadline and what to do before it

The bid deadline is November 4, 2026, at 5:00 AM Eastern Time. The solicitation was published October 9, 2026.

Your response must be submitted by the deadline. Review the eVA posting for the complete solicitation documents and response instructions, and allow time to prepare and submit your bid.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity is suited to qualified firms that can provide maintenance and repair services for a motor vessel. Consider whether your team has relevant vessel repair experience and can perform work at the Sunnybank Ferry location.

How to access and respond

Solicitation 129675 is posted on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal. Click “View original source” to open the posting. Give the page a moment to load; viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Read the full posting for the required submission steps.

Practical bid preparation

Read the full solicitation carefully and make a checklist of each requested item, instruction, and deadline. Confirm that your response addresses the maintenance and repair work described in the bid documents.

Prepare a clear response that explains your relevant vessel maintenance and repair experience. Check all forms and entries for completeness, and submit through eVA with enough time to confirm the response has gone through.