How to sell to Virginia government
Virginia buys through eVA, where registration is free but suppliers pay a transaction fee on orders: 1% capped at $500 for state-certified small businesses and $1,500 for others. Registration is not complete until the state gets your Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9.
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Where Virginia posts bids
State agencies post on eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace).[1] State agencies post on eVA; check the fee schedule on the eVA billing page, since fees depend on the date the order is issued.
Open bids in Virginia right now
BidRover is tracking 114 open bids in Virginia, from state agencies and local governments. Most common categories:
- Construction & facilities · 88
- Utilities & telecommunications · 15
- Software & digital services · 5
- Architecture & engineering · 1
- Financial & insurance services · 1
- General procurement · 1
- Marketing & communications · 1
- Public safety & defense · 1
- Internal Connections, Basic Maintenance Of Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services (E-Rate FY2027)Virginia, United States · Due Nov 19, 2026
- Data Transmission And/Or Internet Access (E-Rate FY2027)Virginia, United States · Due Nov 19, 2026
- Managed Internal Broadband Services (E-Rate FY2027)Virginia, United States · Due Nov 17, 2026
- Svahn Generator DesignNew York, United States · Due Nov 13, 2026
- Proposed Trail - MecklenburgVirginia, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
- Powhite Parkway Toll Removal - ChesterfieldVirginia, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
Busiest buyers
- Virginia Department of Transportation · 89 open bids
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How to register, step by step
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Register on eVA supplier registration
Start registration. Cost: Free to register; transaction fee of 1% per order, capped at $500 for state-certified small businesses and $1,500 for others. Register through the CGI eVA supplier portal and look up NIGP commodity codes. Upload a signed Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9 or registration is not complete. A paper option exists for those with limited internet access.[2]
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Have your Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9
Must be signed (handwritten, Adobe, DocuSign or signature audit report) and received before eVA registration counts as complete.[3]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Get certified if you qualify
SWaM (Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Business) certification, through the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD). Free; small means 250 or fewer employees or $10 million or less in average annual gross receipts; takes about 60 business days.[4]
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Watch the other buyers
Cities and counties in Virginia run their own vendor systems. See the guides for Fairfax County below.
What you will typically need
Exact requirements vary by portal; the registration page linked above is the authority. Most ask for:
- Your legal business name and address exactly as registered with the state, and your federal tax ID (EIN, or SSN for some sole proprietors).
- A signed IRS Form W-9, which most buyers collect before they can pay you.
- Commodity codes (NIGP, UNSPSC or NAICS, depending on the portal) for every product and service you sell.
- A contact who will receive bid notices, plus any business license or registration the jurisdiction requires.
- Certificates of insurance and, for construction, bonding capacity: these are usually requested per bid rather than at registration.
Certification programs
| Program | Certifying office | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SWaM (Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Business) certification | Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) | Free; small means 250 or fewer employees or $10 million or less in average annual gross receipts; takes about 60 business days. |
Tips
- State small business certification lowers the eVA fee cap per order from $1,500 to $500.
Virginia sources BidRover reads
- VDOT Construction Advertisements (CABB) · Virginia Department of Transportation
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Questions
Where does Virginia post government bids?
State agencies post on eVA (Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace) (https://eva.virginia.gov/). Many cities, counties and authorities in Virginia post on their own sites as well, so check the ones you want to sell to.
How do I register as a vendor with Virginia?
Register through eVA supplier registration (https://eva.virginia.gov/register-now.html). Cost: Free to register; transaction fee of 1% per order, capped at $500 for state-certified small businesses and $1,500 for others. Register through the CGI eVA supplier portal and look up NIGP commodity codes. Upload a signed Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9 or registration is not complete. A paper option exists for those with limited internet access.
What do I need before registering with Virginia?
Commonwealth of Virginia Substitute W-9: Must be signed (handwritten, Adobe, DocuSign or signature audit report) and received before eVA registration counts as complete.
Does Virginia certify small or diverse businesses?
SWaM (Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Business) certification (Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD)): Free; small means 250 or fewer employees or $10 million or less in average annual gross receipts; takes about 60 business days.