RFP Opportunities
General RFP Information
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation does, on occasion, issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for services and/or products to help guide or implement a wide variety of specific Blue Ridge Rising strategies and related efforts. All RFPs will be shared here in detail and also announced in our e-newsletters. We encourage any interested parties to check this page periodically for new listings and to subscribe to our e-newsletter.
Milepost Fabrication for Gateway Community Projects
RFP Issue Date: August 19, 2026
Proposal Due: September 18, 2026
Award Notification: On or around September 21 - October 2, 2026
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is seeking fabricators, artists, manufacturers, or design-build vendors to fabricate and deliver large-scale, artistic, Blue Ridge Parkway-inspired mileposts.
Brand Development for Tourist-Oriented Blue Ridge Rising Programs
RFP Issue Date: August 14, 2026
Proposal Due: September 15, 2026
Award Notification: On or around October 2026
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Southwest Virginia, requests proposals from qualified entities to lead the development of a new brand for the tourist-oriented components of the Blue Ridge Rising program.
Creative Economy Strategic Planning for the Blue Ridge Parkway Region
RFP Issue Date: July 10, 2026
Proposal Due: August 12, 2026
Award Notification: On or around Early September 2026
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, in partnership with Friends of Southwest Virginia, invites qualified consulting firms or teams to submit proposals for the development of a comprehensive strategic plan to grow the creative economy along the Blue Ridge Parkway, with a specific focus on artisans, musicians, and storytellers.