Current Solicitations
Dual Posting Notice
All Fairfax City procurement opportunities are now posted on both this website and the Virginia eVA portal. You can find opportunities in either location, but all responses must be submitted through the eVA system.
New to City Procurement?
- Register for free at eva.virginia.gov
- Complete your business profile
- Browse opportunities below
- Submit bids electronically through eVA
Experienced Vendors
- Check current opportunities below
- Monitor eVA for addenda and updates
- Ensure your eVA registration is active
- Note bid opening dates and times
Types of Solicitations
- Formal: Over $200,000 - Listed on both sites
- Informal: Under $200,000 - Listed on both sites
- All construction projects included
- No separate plan holders lists maintained
How to Respond
- Register: Active eVA account at eva.virginia.gov
- Find: Browse Virginia Business Opportunities
- Prepare: Download documents, check for addenda
- Submit: Electronic submission through eVA before deadline
Tips for Success
Before You Bid
- Review the prior contract (if available) to understand current pricing and terms
- Read the entire solicitation document carefully
- Make sure all required information is included and clearly identifiable
- Check for references, credentials, required forms
Timing Matters
- Don't wait until the last minute to submit your bid
- Submit questions at least 5 days before the due date for bid closing
- Check both sites regularly for addenda
- Deadlines during city closures move to next business day
Submission Checklist
- Ensure your bid is fully submitted — the eVA system will provide an acknowledgement
- Electronic submissions only — no paper accepted
- Keep a copy of your submission confirmation
- Late submissions are rejected, no exceptions
Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings
When a solicitation includes a pre-bid or pre-proposal meeting, it provides an opportunity to ask questions, clarify requirements and view the project site (if applicable).
Format
Meetings may be held virtually or in person. See the solicitation document for specific instructions and connection details.
Attendance
Attendance is typically optional but strongly recommended, especially for construction and complex service contracts.
Questions
Questions asked during meetings will be answered in writing via addendum and posted to eVA for all bidders.
Bid Openings and Results
How Bid Openings Work
The city may conduct bid openings either in public or virtually, depending on the solicitation type and current circumstances.
- Invitation for Bids (IFB): Bids are opened publicly at the date and time specified. Bid prices are read aloud or posted immediately.
- Request for Proposals (RFP): Proposals are opened privately. Offeror names may be publicly posted, but technical and pricing details are not disclosed until after evaluation.
Bid tabulations:
Bid tabulations (showing all bids received and pricing) will be posted following the bid opening. View recent bid tabulations on the Procurement Resources page.
Important Notes
- Check both sites regularly for addenda
- Bids opened publicly after deadline (for IFBs)
- Deadlines during city closures move to next business day
- Electronic submissions only — no paper accepted
- All competitive solicitations are posted on the Commonwealth of Virginia's e-procurement portal, eVA
- All bids and proposals must be submitted electronically on the eVA portal
- Potential bidders are required to create an account with eVA
Current Solicitations