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How to bid on Switchgear Testing and Preventive Maintenance for Fairfax County
What Fairfax County is buying
Fairfax County is looking for qualified contractors to perform testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for electrical equipment at the Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility in Lorton, Virginia. This includes medium- and low-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, motor control centers, transformers, and protection relays.
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, tools, testing equipment, materials, and supplies for both preventive and corrective maintenance on 4,160V and 480V electrical systems.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.
Responses submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for contractors specializing in electrical construction and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in medium- and low-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and protection relays. Firms with experience in industrial or facility maintenance for critical infrastructure would be a good fit.
The work location is specifically at the Noman M. Cole Jr. Water Recycling Facility in Lorton, Virginia.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents, you need to go to Virginia’s eVA eProcurement portal. The solicitation number is 124106. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To submit a response, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure your account is set up and active before the deadline to avoid any submission issues.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly detail your firm's experience with similar electrical testing and maintenance projects, especially those involving critical infrastructure or water treatment facilities. Highlight your team's qualifications and certifications relevant to working with medium- and low-voltage equipment.
Provide a comprehensive list of the tools, testing equipment, and methodologies you will use to meet the preventive and corrective maintenance requirements. Ensure your proposed schedule and staffing plan demonstrate your capacity to perform the work efficiently and effectively within the facility's operational needs. Pay close attention to all specified requirements for both labor and materials.
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 County of Fairfax; the original posting controls.