The County of Page (County) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Offerors to provide design-build services for a new 2,500-square-foot welding shop at the Page County Technical Center. The shop will accommodate 20 students and one instructor and include 20 welding stations, equipment storage, a handwashing sink, and a changing area with lockers. The work will include, but is not limited to, relocating existing welding stations and equipment, installing soundproofing, constructing a concrete pad, installing a roll-up door, and creating a gravel access drive. This solicitation is the first phase of a two-phase design-build procurement process. The County will evaluate Statements of Qualifications and shortlist qualified Offerors who will be invited to submit technical and cost proposals in response to a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP).
The County of Page (County) is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Offerors to provide design-build services for a new 2,500-square-foot welding shop at the Page County Technical Center. The shop will accommodate 20 students and one instructor and include 20 welding stations, equipment storage, a handwashing sink, and a changing area with lockers. The work will include, but is not limited to, relocating existing welding stations and equipment, installing soundproofing, constructing a concrete pad, installing a roll-up door, and creating a gravel access drive. This solicitation is the first phase of a two-phase design-build procurement process. The County will evaluate Statements of Qualifications and shortlist qualified Offerors who will be invited to submit technical and cost proposals in response to a subsequent Request for Proposals (RFP).
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
194531
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
23,762
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not viable here—pivot immediately to a competitive bid.
Coops:We don’t have evidence Page County, VA uses co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Frequently procures through Commonwealth of Virginia Statewide Contracts (DGS/DPS via eVA), VITA Statewide IT Contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners Public Sector; reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Page County, VA rarely uses sole source contracts; bypass this approach and prepare for a competitive bid. A sole source justification is highly unlikely to succeed. Practical note: Focus on monitoring the county’s bid board for relevant opportunities.
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We don’t have evidence that Page County, VA uses co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Page County
Page County Planning Commission Zoning Subcommittee Minutes
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Subcommittee reviewed Articles I and II of the Page County Zoning Ordinance, specifically discussing purpose and definitions. It was agreed that all definitions should be consolidated into Section 125-4, and staff will continue to redline the remaining articles of the zoning ordinance for future review.
Page County Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed citizen concerns regarding the 25-acre land division rule and potential impacts on rural character and farmland preservation. Key discussions included a conceptual development plan and a request for a Special Use Permit for storage facilities, which was sent to a public hearing. The commission also extensively discussed proposed revisions to the subdivision of land ordinance, evaluating options such as a one-time-use limitation on the 25-acre provision versus complete elimination. Updates were provided on the EDA Housing Subcommittee and Zoning Subcommittee reports.
Page County Economic Development Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed updates from the farming and agriculture subcommittee regarding an industrial revitalization grant and a meat processing facility project. The housing subcommittee reported on the recent presentation of a housing study to the Board of Supervisors. Industrial property updates involved discussions regarding a turnaround easement for a property on Stoney Brook Lane. Additionally, the department provided updates on zoning ordinance amendments regarding short-term rentals, the status of grant funds for a food and visitor hub, and the launch of a new business recruitment, retention, and expansion initiative. The board also reviewed the monthly financial report.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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