Attachment_C_-_e-Builder_Bidding_Portal_Guidelines_Instructions.pdf

This document is an e-Builder Bidding Portal Guidelines and Instructions attachment for the Commonwealth of Virginia's Division of Engineering and Buildings, providing procedural guidance for submitting proposals through the electronic bidding platform. The file establishes the technical and administrative requirements for contractors responding to RFP# 247-252293-AE, which seeks an Architectural/Engineering (A/E) firm authorized to practice in Virginia with demonstrated experience designing dining facilities and office spaces within dining environments. Proposers must submit their responses through the e-Builder portal according to specified formatting and submission protocols outlined in the attachment, with all proposals subject to evaluation based on the criteria and requirements detailed in the primary RFP documentation and the A/E Manual as revised by the Division of Engineering and Buildings.

The guidelines establish standardized procedures to ensure all submissions are received, organized, and evaluated uniformly through the electronic portal system. The attachment specifies technical requirements for document uploads, file formats, naming conventions, and system access protocols that bidders must follow to ensure their proposals are properly received and considered. Compliance with these e-Builder portal procedures is mandatory for proposal acceptance, and any submissions that do not meet the technical specifications outlined in this attachment may be rejected or subject to administrative review by the contracting authority.