The County of Accomack, on behalf of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, is accepting proposals from Virginia-licensed architectural and engineering (A/E) firms to provide professional services for preliminary design of a new Foodbank facility on the Eastern Shore.

The Foodbank has operated in Accomack County for over 25 years from its current location in Tasley, Virginia, serving an average of 3,500 individuals (1,100 households) per month through onsite distributions and mobile food pantries. In FY24, the Foodbank distributed approxiESFB 2mately 1.47 million pounds of food in Accomack County. Demand continues to increase, but the current facility cannot accommodate expanded storage, volunteer activities, or client-choice food distribution.

Community listening sessions have confirmed the need for a larger facility that can also serve as a resource hub, connecting residents with additional services. With support from a DHCD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning Grant, the Foodbank seeks to expand its Tasley operations by constructing an additional facility next to the existing warehouse. This facility will be designed to increase food storage and distribution capacity, create a client-choice marketplace, provide space for volunteers, provide better traffic flow for distributions to ensure less disruption to Coastal Boulevard and support community programming. 

The County seeks qualified A/E firms to assist with planning, conceptual design, and engineering to support the Foodbank’s expansion project.

Proposal Due Date & Time

 Proposals will be accepted in electronic form only by emailing to Jessica Pawin, Accomack County Procurement Specialist, at the following email address:  jpawin@co.accomack.va.us.  Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025. Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted electronically to the above indicated email address by Thursday, October 23, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.  Questions received will be answered via issue of an addendum no later than Friday, October 31 by 5:00 p.m.  Receipt of addenda issued for the solicitation must be acknowledged in the bidding documents. 

Full RFP Document:  RFP340 Foodbank AE Services FINAL 09122025

Exhibits:  Eastern Shore Building_Plat Book 94 65_Foodbank of SEVA

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Addendum #1:  RFP340 Foodbank Expansion of Building in Tasley Addendum_1 final