City of Petersburg bids, RFPs and contracts
Petersburg, VirginiaPop. 33,734 · petersburg-va.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 10, 2026
- Pre-RFPs
- 127
- 14 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 1+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 1,308
- 596 vendors
The 30-second brief
127 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Petersburg's meetings, most in capital projects and legal & compliance. The latest, from Nov 10: Historic Commercial Building Comprehensive Rehabilitation.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
1+ open RFP, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Berkeley Group for berkeley Group Assists Petersburg Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (Nov 2026) and Lawrence Ellis Williams Consulting LLC (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Petersburg's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Petersburg is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Petersburg buys from, taken from council records. 1,308 contracts with 596 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Petersburg.
Questions about City of Petersburg
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Petersburg?
City of Petersburg currently works with 596 vendors across contract types including CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 290 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Petersburg?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Petersburg include City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Petersburg publish RFPs?
City of Petersburg publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 524 solicitations from City of Petersburg. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Petersburg?
At City of Petersburg, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Architectural Review Board, Elections, and Police. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 290 decision-makers at City of Petersburg.
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What does City of Petersburg spend the most on?
Based on 1,840 tracked contracts, City of Petersburg spends most on Capital Projects (1,259), Grants (300), Public Works (178), Administration & Finance (53), and Public Safety (50). Contract types include CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Petersburg's current vendors?
City of Petersburg currently works with vendors including BERKELEY GROUP, LAWRENCE ELLIS WILLIAMS CONSULTING LLC, BERKLEY GROUP, WILLIAMS, JOANNE, BARWICK & ASSOCIATES CPAS, UVA WELDON COOPER CENTER, ROBERTSON, FARMER, COX (RFC), TRUIST, and OCR DEVELOPMENT LLC. These vendors span contract types like CONSULTING, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Petersburg working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Petersburg is actively discussing: City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Petersburg — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Petersburg CDBG Advisory Board Meeting Summary: December 17, 2025, and Petersburg Architectural Review Board Meeting: Approvals, Denials & Deferrals. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Petersburg have?
City of Petersburg currently has 524 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,259), Grants (300), and Public Works (178). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.