IFB 26-3414-3103, Lee Hall WTP Granular Activated Carbon Pilot

The City of Newport News, Virginia is issuing Invitation for Bids (IFB) 26-3414-3103 to procure granular activated carbon media installation services at the Lee Hall Water Treatment Plant. The procurement seeks qualified contractors to furnish and install granular activated carbon media in one gravity filter at the facility. This is a competitive sealed bidding opportunity, with responses required to be submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal. The initial posting date was March 24, 2026, with bids due by April 14, 2026. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to follow the project on OpenGov Procurement to receive timely notifications regarding addenda, awards, pre-submittal meetings, time extensions, and other relevant project communications. The solicitation does not specify particular evaluation criteria, required qualifications, or technical specifications in the available posting materials, with comprehensive bid requirements and technical details expected to be available through the OpenGov portal.

The procurement posting does not disclose specific information regarding set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, women-owned businesses, or other protected categories. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the posting contains no details regarding contract award values, budget ranges, or project funding sources. Interested contractors are directed to access the complete solicitation documents, including detailed specifications, technical requirements, and terms and conditions, through the OpenGov Procurement portal or by contacting the City of Newport News Purchasing Department. Firms may also register with applicable NIGP Commodity Codes on the City's procurement website to receive direct notification of this and future competitive sealed bidding opportunities.