Question 1

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Richmond?

Accepted Answer

Start by reviewing City of Richmond's procurement guidelines and vendor registration. As a city in VA, they maintain an approved vendor list. There are 36 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.

Question 2

How do I win a contract with City of Richmond?

Accepted Answer

Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Richmond include City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Richmond City Council Meeting: Approves CoStar Funding, FlixBus Agreement, 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.

Question 3

Where does City of Richmond publish RFPs?

Accepted Answer

City of Richmond publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 27 solicitations from City of Richmond. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Question 4

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Richmond?

Accepted Answer

At City of Richmond, 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 Fourth Precinct / Major Crimes. 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 36 decision-makers at City of Richmond.

Question 5

What does City of Richmond spend the most on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 3,161 tracked contracts, City of Richmond spends most on Capital Projects (2,246), Grants (556), Public Works (201), Recreation & Community Services (114), and Transportation (44). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Question 6

Who are City of Richmond's current vendors?

Accepted Answer

City of Richmond currently works with vendors including CAPITAL TREES, CENTRAL VIRGINIA AGRARIAN COMMONS, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO RICHMOND, CALLAN, SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, and UGK COMMUNITY FIRST CORP. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, and FACILITIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

Question 7

What projects is City of Richmond working on?

Accepted Answer

Based on 19 tracked meetings, City of Richmond is actively discussing: City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Richmond City Council Meeting: Approves CoStar Funding, FlixBus Agreement, Architectural Review Meeting: New Construction & Renovation Projects, and Richmond City Council Meeting: Zoning, Housing, & Infrastructure Updates. 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.

Question 8

How many active solicitations does City of Richmond have?

Accepted Answer

City of Richmond currently has 27 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,246), Grants (556), and Public Works (201). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.

City of Richmond

City of Richmond Board Meeting Summaries1 found

City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026)

City of Richmond — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026)

Richmond City Council Meeting: Approves CoStar Funding, FlixBus Agreement

Architectural Review Meeting: New Construction & Renovation Projects

Richmond City Council Meeting: Zoning, Housing, & Infrastructure Updates

City of Richmond RFPs & Bids27 found

17 more RFPs from City of Richmond

City of Richmond Vendors & Contracts1382 vendors1382 contracts

CAPITAL TREES

CAPITAL TREES

CAPITAL TREES

CAPITAL TREES

Recent Contracts1382

Capital Trees Donates Landscaping Services for Byrd Park

City Accepts Capital Trees Landscaping Donation for Byrd Park

Capital Trees Landscaping Services Donation for Byrd Park Considered

Capital Trees to Donate Landscaping at Byrd Park

Proposed Land Transfer to Agrarian Commons for Urban Agriculture

Life Skills Program Expansion Contract Approved for Boys & Girls Clubs

Callan Provides Investment Consulting for RRS Annual Update

SageView Advisory Group Advisors Attend RRS Annual Update

Civic Property Sublease to UGK Community First Corp.

Life Skills Programming Contract Awarded to Boys & Girls Clubs

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How do I become an approved vendor for City of Richmond?

How do I win a contract with City of Richmond?

Where does City of Richmond publish RFPs?

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Richmond?

What does City of Richmond spend the most on?

Who are City of Richmond's current vendors?

What projects is City of Richmond working on?

How many active solicitations does City of Richmond have?

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