IFB 161119 IBA Inspection

The Virginia Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for annual inspection services for twenty-four inflatable buoyant apparatus used at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry site located at 16289 Rolfe Highway in Surry, Virginia. The solicitation, identified as IFB-125403 and titled IFB 161119 IBA Inspection, was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. This solicitation is issued under a state and local government agency program and is directed toward qualified vendors capable of performing comprehensive and compliant inspections of the ferry’s inflatable buoyant equipment on an annual basis. All work must be conducted at the specified facility in Surry, Virginia, with no set-aside provisions indicated for small or specialized business categories. Proposals must be submitted by the stated deadline and should address the technical and operational requirements tied to maintaining the integrity and safety of the inflatable buoyant apparatus. Kevin Deemer of the Virginia Department of Transportation serves as the point of contact for inquiries, reachable at [phone hidden] or via email at [email hidden]. Interested parties can access additional details and submission instructions through the official vendor portal link provided in the solicitation. Failure to meet the deadline or comply with specified inspection standards may result in disqualification, and vendors are expected to demonstrate relevant experience, certifications, and capacity to perform the required services annually.