City of Danville - Re-Bid Data Networking Installation Aviation Training Facility RFP-26-27-022
City of DanvilleCity · Danville, VA- Due
- Oct 22, 2026
- 5 days left
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Primary contact
- Carol Henley
- (434) 799-6528
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Danville is seeking proposals for data networking installation at the new Aviation Training Facility and Hangars 100 and 300 located at Danville Regional Airport, VA. The project spans 13,244 sq ft and involves installing Cat 6e plenum-rated blue and yellow cables, WAP locations, 48U open racks, and 12U wall-mounted racks. Required hardware includes HPE Aruba CX 6405 v2 switches and HPE Aruba CX 6400 modules and access points. Contractors must hold a Low Voltage (LVS) Contractor's License through the Virginia DPOR, provide a 5% bid bond, and 100% performance and payment bonds. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting on October 8, 2026. Evaluation is based on qualifications (25%), prior experience and references (35%), and price (40%).
Overall qualifications of the contractor including key personnel assigned to project 25%, Prior experience of the contractor with similar projects and references 35%, Price identified by contractor to complete the project 40%
SUMMARY
The City of Danville is seeking proposals for data networking installation at the new Aviation Training Facility and Hangars 100 and 300 located at Danville Regional Airport, VA. The project spans 13,244 sq ft and involves installing Cat 6e plenum-rated blue and yellow cables, WAP locations, 48U open racks, and 12U wall-mounted racks.
Required hardware includes HPE Aruba CX 6405 v2 switches and HPE Aruba CX 6400 modules and access points. Contractors must hold a Low Voltage (LVS) Contractor's License through the Virginia DPOR, provide a 5% bid bond, and 100% performance and payment bonds. Proposals are due by October 22, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting on October 8, 2026. Evaluation is based on qualifications (25%), prior experience and references (35%), and price (40%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Overall qualifications of the contractor including key personnel assigned to project 25%, Prior experience of the contractor with similar projects and references 35%, Price identified by contractor to complete the project 40%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Labor & Material Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Virginia SCC registration
- City of Danville Business License
- Federal Tax ID Number
- Submit to
- https://eva.virginia.gov
- Scope location
- Danville, VA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Danville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 22, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://eva.virginia.gov. For questions, contact Carol Henley.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Danville 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?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 22, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Labor & Material Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Virginia SCC registration, City of Danville Business License, Federal Tax ID Number. Review the full document from City of Danville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Danville, VA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.