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2026 Lighting of the Lawn

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QQ-131120State & Local

Response Deadline11/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Christopher Newport University is soliciting quotes under solicitation number QQ-131120 for rental services to support the Lighting of the Lawn event on December 6, 2026, at the Great Lawn in Newport News, Virginia. The selected contractor must provide all labor, supervision, and equipment for the setup and takedown of various items, including a 30x45 Trac Clear Top tent, a 10x20 Truss Arch with white spandex, snow machines, beaded chandeliers, white staging, a throne, heaters, and generators. All equipment must be fully assembled and ready for use two days prior to the event, with final removal completed by December 7, 2026. The contract will be awarded on a grand total basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific preferences given to DSBSD-certified micro businesses for bids up to 10,000 dollars and small businesses for bids up to 100,000 dollars. Bidders must submit quotes via the eVA portal and provide detailed technical literature to be considered responsive. Key requirements include the submission of a certificate of insurance, completion of national criminal history background checks for all personnel, and compliance with the Commonwealth of Virginia's Purchasing Manual for Institutions of Higher Education. All bid prices must be all-inclusive, covering travel and lodging, and are subject to standard commercial packaging and labeling requirements.

General Info

CNU seeks quotes for equipment rental and setup for the Lighting of the Lawn.

Agency

Virginia → Christopher Newport University

NAICS

532310 - General Rental Centers

Place of Performance

Newport News, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

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High

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedNov 3

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 11

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 8 days

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AgencyVirginia → Christopher Newport University

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyVirginia → Christopher Newport University

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Jennifer Fowler

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Full Description

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The purpose of this Quick Quote (QQ) is to solicit quotes to obtain rental services from qualified bidder(s) for the Lighting of the Lawn, to be held on December 6, 2026. The Lightening of the Lawn will be located on the Great Lawn of Christopher Newport University’s Campus, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606.

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