Bid guide
How to bid on AE Services for Small Projects with Virginia Community College System
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is seeking architectural and engineering (AE) services for various small projects across its campuses statewide. These projects may include investigations, studies, reports, and design work, with individual project fees expected to be less than $80,000.
This opportunity is significant for AE firms because it offers a streamlined way to secure smaller, recurring projects with the VCCS. By responding to this solicitation, firms can be pre-qualified, potentially reducing the time and effort typically involved in bidding on numerous individual small projects.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on November 14, 2025. The deadline for submitting your response is November 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, the VCCS will review the submitted Statements of Qualifications to identify firms interested in providing these professional architectural and/or engineering services for small projects.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for architectural and engineering firms capable of handling a variety of small-scale projects. Firms with experience in investigations, studies, reports, and design for educational or public facilities will find this particularly suitable.
The work location is statewide across Virginia, covering any of the 40 community college campuses or other sites. Firms with the capacity to serve multiple locations within the Commonwealth will be well-suited for this requirement. This falls under the construction category for professional services.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details and respond, you need to visit eVA, Virginia's eProcurement portal. The solicitation number is 107592. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To submit your response, you must sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure you complete your submission before the deadline of November 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, clearly highlight your firm's experience with similar small projects, especially those involving investigations, studies, reports, or design work. Emphasize your ability to deliver services in a timely manner, as this is a stated goal of the agency.
Detail your firm's capacity to serve multiple locations across Virginia, if applicable, and provide examples of past projects that demonstrate your expertise in the types of services requested. Ensure all required documentation is included and accurately reflects your firm's capabilities and qualifications.
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 Virginia Community College System - System Office; the original posting controls.