What this means
WPL is prequalified under the Commonwealth of Virginia’s DGS Category B program, a streamlined small-purchase pathway for A/E professional services. This allows eligible public bodies to select and negotiate with prequalified firms for smaller scopes where design/professional fees are typically under $80,000. If you need quick-turn support for landscape architecture, land surveying, or civil engineering assignments, this page provides the best point of contact and a snapshot of capabilities.
Who can use Category B
Category B may be used by eligible Virginia public bodies seeking an efficient process for small A/E professional service needs.
Typical scopes WPL can support (organized by discipline)
Landscape Architecture
- Site planning and concept-level layouts for small improvements
- Planting design and landscape plans
- Park/site amenity upgrades and small renovations
- Streetscape/streetside enhancements and site detailing
- Stormwater / drainage analysis and design for small scopes
- Site layout support, grading concepts, and constructability coordination
- Utility coordination and plan set production support
- Pedestrian circulation, accessibility, and outdoor-space improvements Sustainable site design, resilient landscapes, and green infrastructure integration
Land Surveying
- Boundary, topographic, and existing-conditions surveys for small project scopes
- ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys and related property documentation, as applicable
- Supplemental topographic surveys and field verification for site improvements
- Base mapping and survey support for planning, design, and permitting
- Utility location and survey coordination, as applicable
- Construction layout and staking support for renovations, additions, and small expansions
- As-built surveys and record documentation for completed site improvements
- Coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and project teams to align scope, schedule, and field requirements
- Technical survey support throughout design, construction, and project closeout
Civil Engineering
- Site layout support, grading concepts, and constructability coordination
- Stormwater management / drainage analysis and design for small scopes
- Utility coordination support and plan set production for small site improvements
- Erosion & sediment control support and permitting coordination (as applicable)
- Site compliance support related to grading/drainage and access (as applicable)
How to engage WPL
For Category B support and availability, contact:
Laura Mayo | Marketing Director
Email: laura@wplsite.com or info@wplsite.com
Phone: 757-506-9751
Verification
Documentation of WPL’s Category B prequalification is available upon request.
FAQ
No. Category B is a procurement pathway that eligible public bodies can use to engage prequalified A/E firms for smaller scopes.
Category B is intended for small-purchase A/E professional services, typically where design/professional fees are expected to be under $80,000.
WPL can confirm availability and propose an approach quickly once scope and schedule needs are shared.
WPL is listed under Virginia DGS Category B for landscape architecture, land surveying, and civil engineering across all five regions in the Commonwealth.
WPL is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which is located within DGS Region 5.
Have a small scope and need support fast?
Reach out and we’ll route you to the right discipline lead.