Newport News Seafood Market

The City of Newport News is soliciting bids to design and construct a new seafood market facility at the north end of the Seafood Industrial Park. The contract will cover all labor, materials, equipment, and related services required to deliver a code‑compliant, aesthetically aligned commercial building that supports local seafood industry operations and community access. The Economic Development Authority will act as the contracting entity, and the project is funded in part with federal assistance, invoking applicable Davis‑Bacon, Buy‑America, and environmental compliance requirements. Bidders must submit a complete bid package by October 29, 2026, after a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference/site visit on October 8, 2026. • Scope: Full commercial/industrial building construction (foundation, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, finishes). • Location: 917 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA (Seafood Industrial Park). • Estimated contract value: Multi‑million‑dollar construction project (not disclosed). • Mandatory requirements: Contractor licensing, insurance, bonding, SWaM/DBE certifications, compliance with federal labor and environmental statutes. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference/site visit – Oct 8, 2026; Questions due – Oct 12, 2026; Bid deadline – Oct 29, 2026, 2:00 pm. • Submission portal: OpenGov Procurement (https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/nnva).