William & Mary A/E Services for Fisheries Science Research Building - 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
The 30-second brief
William & Mary seeks professional architectural and engineering (A&E) design services for a new 42,350 square-foot state-of-the-art research laboratory building under solicitation WM-AERFP-VFPDC-0124-2027. The project replaces the existing 32-year-old Nunnally/Fisheries Science Laboratory and consolidates the Department of Fisheries Science into one location. The facility will include a fish processing laboratory, climate-controlled storage, faculty research offices, laboratories, the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum), and a necropsy lab serving as the largest repository for freshwater, Chesapeake Bay, and coastal fishes in Virginia. The building will meet LEED requirements and contribute to William and Mary’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Professional design services (A&E), Architecture, Design of a new 42, 350 square-foot research laboratory building, Fish processing laboratory, Climate-controlled storage, Faculty research offices and laboratories, Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum) and Nunnally Necropsy Lab, LEED compliance and sustainability services supporting carbon neutrality by 2030
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Summary
William & Mary seeks professional architectural and engineering (A&E) design services for a new 42,350 square-foot state-of-the-art research laboratory building under solicitation WM-AERFP-VFPDC-0124-2027.
The project replaces the existing 32-year-old Nunnally/Fisheries Science Laboratory and consolidates the Department of Fisheries Science into one location. The facility will include a fish processing laboratory, climate-controlled storage, faculty research offices, laboratories, the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum), and a necropsy lab serving as the largest repository for freshwater, Chesapeake Bay, and coastal fishes in Virginia. The building will meet LEED requirements and contribute to William and Mary’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030. Proposals are due by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Professional design services (A&E)
- Architecture
- Design of a new 42
- 350 square-foot research laboratory building
- Fish processing laboratory
- Climate-controlled storage
- Faculty research offices and laboratories
- Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum) and Nunnally Necropsy Lab
- LEED compliance and sustainability services supporting carbon neutrality by 2030
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Virginia
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. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. 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?
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 Dana Snyder at (804) 684-7824. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Professional design services (A&E), Architecture, Design of a new 42, 350 square-foot research laboratory building, Fish processing laboratory, Climate-controlled storage, Faculty research offices and laboratories, Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum) and Nunnally Necropsy Lab, L. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Virginia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.