Deadline Approaches for James City County’s Engineering Services Bids
Proposals due this month for wide range of multi-year engineering contracts
Engineering firms interested in working with James City County have until Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. to submit proposals for the County’s Annual Engineering Services Request for Proposal (RFP #20251153).
The RFP, published in July, covers nine professional service functions designed to meet local, state, and federally funded project needs. The County states that they could award contracts to multiple firms in order to establish a pool of qualified providers, saving time during procurement while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
Services will support James City County (JCC), the James City Service Authority (JCSA), and Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCCPS). The contract period begins with a one-year term, with options for up to three annual renewals.
The solicitation spans a broad range of expertise. Categories include:
Civil, Structural, and MEP Engineering
Site planning, facility assessments, renovation design, and mechanical and electrical upgrades for County and JCSA facilities.
Environmental Engineering
Wetland delineations, flood studies, water quality monitoring, stormwater planning, and hazardous materials assessments.
Water and Wastewater Engineering
System design, inspections, lift station improvements, and hydro-geological services such as well construction and aquifer testing.
Landscape Architecture and Planning
Urban and site design, feasibility studies, and master planning.
Site Plan Review
Independent engineering review of site and subdivision plans for compliance with County and JCSA requirements.
Surveying
Property plats, boundary surveys, FEMA certifications, aerial mapping, and construction surveying.
Stormwater Infrastructure
Assessments of existing systems, CCTV inspections, and cost estimation for repairs or upgrades.
Geotechnical Services
Soils investigations, structural fill monitoring, laboratory testing, and inspections of concrete, masonry, and steel.
Traffic and Transportation
Traffic counts, impact studies, and transportation system analyses.
A Williamsburg Independent contributor used AI tools and these sources:
James City County – Request for Proposal – #20251153 – Annual Engineering Services