William & Mary A/E Services for a New Fisheries Science Research Building RFP - WM-AERFP-VFPDC-0124-2027
William & MaryHigher Ed · Williamsburg, VA- Due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Dana Snyder
- (804) 684-7824
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Summary
Professional architectural and engineering design services for a new 42,350 square-foot state-of-the-art research laboratory building, replacing the existing 32-year-old Nunnally/Fisheries Science Laboratory at William & Mary.
The project includes a fish processing laboratory, climate-controlled storage, faculty research offices, and laboratories supporting the Department of Fisheries Science, consolidating the department into one location. Additionally, the facility will house the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum) and Nunnally Necropsy Lab as a major freshwater and coastal fish repository for Virginia, aiming to meet LEED requirements and support carbon neutrality by 2030. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026.
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Projected sq ft
- 42,350 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from William & Mary?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Dana Snyder.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including William & Mary 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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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 Dana Snyder at (804) 684-7824. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The total projected area is 42350 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.