Bid guide
How to bid on Duck Pond edge restoration for Virginia Tech
What Virginia Tech is buying
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seeking a contractor to restore and stabilize the edges of the upper and lower Duck Pond. The awarded contractor will provide the labor, materials, equipment, and services shown in the plans.
This is a construction RFP for firms with relevant pond-edge restoration and stabilization experience. The plans on the bid board provide the details needed to assess the work.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 6, 2026. Responses are due November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Plan to submit before the deadline. The solicitation says to respond before then; do not assume a late response will be accepted.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit construction contractors equipped to perform pond-edge restoration and stabilization and to provide the labor, materials, equipment, and services indicated in the plans.
Review the plans before deciding whether your firm has the capabilities and resources to take on the work.
How to access and respond
Open the Virginia Tech public open-bids board and find event or solicitation number 049302703. You can browse the board without an account.
To download documents or submit a response, register a free vendor account on the portal. Review the event details and plans, then submit your response before November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Prepare a competitive response
Read the plans carefully and use them to shape your work plan, staffing, equipment, materials, and pricing. Make sure your response addresses the work for both the upper and lower ponds.
Check the portal’s event details and documents for submission instructions, required forms, and any response requirements. Allow time to complete portal registration, prepare the submission, and confirm it has been submitted before the deadline.
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 Polytechnic Institute and State University; the original posting controls.