How to bid on wood utility pole inspection for Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority

What BVU Authority is buying

BVU Authority is soliciting quotes from qualified contractors to inspect BVU-owned wood utility poles in its electric service area. The work location is the Bristol, Virginia utility service area, which includes Washington and Scott Counties and the City of Bristol in Virginia, plus Sullivan County, Tennessee.

This is an IFB in the professional category. Contractors with relevant wood pole inspection experience may find it worth reviewing.

Deadline and what to do before it

The deadline is October 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET. Your response must be submitted by the deadline; sign in to eVA and follow the posting’s response instructions well before then.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits contractors qualified to inspect wood utility poles. Firms should consider whether they can serve the listed area across Virginia and Tennessee before deciding to respond.

How to access and respond

Open Solicitation 129543 on eVA, Virginia’s eProcurement portal, using the “View original source” option. The posting is public, so you can read it without an account; allow time for it to load.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. Review the posting for the full documents and response instructions. The buyer is Vicki Warren.

Prepare a clear, competitive quote

Read the solicitation documents carefully and use their instructions to shape your quote. Address the requested work directly, explain your relevant inspection experience, and make clear how your firm can serve the stated locations.

Check that your response is complete and consistent before submitting. Leave time to resolve account or submission issues rather than waiting until the deadline.