Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission Engineering Services RFP 2026
Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing AuthLocal Housing Authority · Accomac, VA- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- Anne Doyle
- (757) 787-2936 ext 115
The 30-second brief
Seeks professional engineering and design services for a 49.1-mile rail trail corridor, including preliminary engineering and design to construction advertisement.
Preliminary engineering plans and exhibits, Technical memoranda, Final cost estimates and schedule, Draft and final plans and contract documents, Responses to questions during Advertisement of Construction Contract, Design questions during Construction
Demonstrated understanding of the Project – 30%, Qualifications and experience of the firm and key personnel – 20%, Knowledge of Virginia's Eastern Shore and past performance on similar federally funded projects – 25%, Project approach and technical methodology – 25%
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Summary
Seeks professional engineering and design services for a 49.1-mile rail trail corridor, including preliminary engineering and design to construction advertisement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Demonstrated understanding of the Project – 30%, Qualifications and experience of the firm and key personnel – 20%, Knowledge of Virginia's Eastern Shore and past performance on similar federally funded projects – 25%, Project approach and technical methodology – 25%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Preliminary engineering plans and exhibits
- Technical memoranda
- Final cost estimates and schedule
- Draft and final plans and contract documents
- Responses to questions during Advertisement of Construction Contract
- Design questions during Construction
- Scope location
- Birdsnest, VA-to-Melfa, VA
- Reported agency
- Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Anne Doyle.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth in VA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Anne Doyle at (757) 787-2936 ext 115. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Preliminary engineering plans and exhibits, Technical memoranda, Final cost estimates and schedule, Draft and final plans and contract documents, Responses to questions during Advertisement of Construction Contract, Design questions during Construction. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated understanding of the Project – 30%, Qualifications and experience of the firm and key personnel – 20%, Knowledge of Virginia's Eastern Shore and past performance on similar federally fund..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth?
All active and historical solicitations from Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Auth for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Birdsnest, VA-to-Melfa, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.