Agriculture procurement in Virginia

Agriculture procurement in Virginia sits at the intersection of two things: undefined. The largest Virginia state buyers are the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT — $2B+ annual construction lettings), Department of General Services (DGS commodities, IT, professional services), Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA — statewide IT services), Department of Corrections, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, University of Virginia (UVA and UVA Health System), Virginia Tech, Old Dominion, George Mason, and the Virginia Community College System (23 campuses). On ProcureTap you can browse the 8 open agriculture opportunities in Virginia plus recent awards from the same agencies for context.

eVA registration (eva. Agriculture contracts in Virginia follow typical state and federal fiscal calendars — expect a spike in issuance in Q1 of each fiscal year. Set-aside eligibility is worth checking on every bid — many agriculture solicitations include small-business, minority, women-owned, or veteran-owned participation goals that can materially affect scoring even when the contract is not formally set aside.

Common questions — Agriculture in Virginia

How do I register to bid on Virginia agriculture contracts?

Register on eVA (eva.virginia.gov) — mandatory for any vendor selling to the Commonwealth of Virginia. eVA registration is not optional; there is no alternative pathway. eVA fees apply based on total Commonwealth business volume. For SWaM certification (Small, Women-, or Minority-Owned Business), apply through the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity at sbsd.virginia.gov. Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and other Northern Virginia local governments require separate registrations on their own platforms.

Open Agriculture bids in Virginia

RFP
57 days left Jan 6, 2027

301-27-061 FY27 Call for Reports & Proposals for Virginia Corn Board

The FY 2027/2028 Virginia Corn Board Annual Funding meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2027, at the Virginia Farm Bureau offices at West Creek (12580 W Creek Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23238) PRO...

ITB
24 days left Dec 4, 2026

IFB 779 - FARM LEASE 4

INTRODUCTION The County of Accomack is seeking an experienced farming entity, capable of managing and maintaining productive agricultural operations, willing to lease County- owned land, and actively...

ITB
24 days left Dec 4, 2026

IFB 778 - FARM LEASE 3

INTRODUCTION The County of Accomack is seeking an experienced farming entity, capable of managing and maintaining productive agricultural operations, willing to lease County- owned land, and actively...

ITB
24 days left Dec 4, 2026

IFB 777 - FARM LEASE 2

INTRODUCTION The County of Accomack is seeking an experienced farming entity, capable of managing and maintaining productive agricultural operations, willing to lease County- owned land, and actively...

ITB
24 days left Dec 4, 2026

IFB 776 - FARM LEASE 1

INTRODUCTION The County of Accomack is seeking an experienced farming entity, capable of managing and maintaining productive agricultural operations, willing to lease County- owned land, and actively...

Other
13 days left Nov 23, 2026

301-27-062 Request for Application for Agricultural Research Opportunities

The Virginia Agricultural Council (VAC) supports agricultural research, education and services that strengthen Virginia’s agricultural industry. Research includes uses for agricultural products, to ...

Other
79 days left Jan 28, 2027

301-27-056 Virginia Cattle Industries Board Grant Opportunity

Grant Opportunity for the Virginia Cattle Industry Board (VCIB) 2026-2027. See the attached Announcement & Guidelines documents for instructions. Grant submissions and questions are to be emailed to M...

Other
232 days left Jun 30, 2027

FY27 Generation NEXT - Focused Funding

This is a restricted award to Virginia Tech, in partnership with DOF, for advancing the understanding of transition issues and succession planning as it affects agricultural and forestry producers. Th...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many agriculture procurement bids are available in Virginia?

There are currently 8 open agriculture procurement opportunities in Virginia. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.

Which Virginia agencies post the most agriculture bids?

The top agencies posting agriculture bids in Virginia include Virginia eVA (Electronic Virginia). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.

How do I bid on agriculture contracts in Virginia?

Browse the agriculture opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.

How often are new agriculture bids posted?

New agriculture procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Virginia. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.