Opportunity
Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #RFP 127811
Architectural and Engineering Services for New Fisheries Science Research Building at Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
RFP 127811
NAICS
541310, 541330
This opportunity seeks architectural and engineering services for a new fisheries science research facility at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. - Government Buyer: - Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), Gloucester Point, Virginia - Scope of Work: - Design a 42,350 square-foot Fisheries Science Research Building - Replace the existing Nunnally/Fisheries Science Laboratory - Include fish processing laboratory, climate-controlled storage, faculty research offices, and specialized laboratories - House the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection (Fish Collection Museum) and Nunally Necropsy Lab - Support the Department of Fisheries Science - Unique Requirements: - Facility must meet LEED standards - Contribute to William & Mary’s carbon neutrality goals - Largest repository for freshwater, Chesapeake Bay, and coastal fishes in Virginia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; solicitation is for professional services only - Products/Services Requested: - Architectural and engineering services (no product line items specified) - Notable Details: - Focus on sustainable design and specialized research/laboratory spaces
Description
This solicitation is for architectural and engineering services for a new Fisheries Science Research Building. The new building will be a 42,350 square-foot state-of-the-art research laboratory replacing the existing 32-year-old facility. It will include a fish processing laboratory, climate-controlled storage, faculty research offices, and laboratories supporting the Department of Fisheries Science. The building will also house the Nunnally Ichthyology Collection and Necropsy Lab, serving as the largest fish repository in Virginia. The facility will meet LEED requirements and support William and Mary's carbon neutrality goals by 2030.