City of Harrisonburg bids, RFPs and contracts
Harrisonburg, VirginiaPop. 50,839 · harrisonburgva.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 27, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 168
- 15 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 13
- Contracts
- 432
- 303 vendors
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168 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Harrisonburg's meetings, most in transportation and education & training. The latest, from Oct 27: Safe Streets Harrisonburg Action Plan and Multi-Modal Planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Transportation.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: HDR for holiday Parade Application Submitted by HDR ($20,000 estimated total event cost; organizers responsible for payments to HPD off-duty officers, Oct 2026) and Off Duty Management for off-Duty Police Program Managed by Off Duty Management (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Harrisonburg's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Harrisonburg is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Harrisonburg buys from, taken from council records. 432 contracts with 303 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Harrisonburg.
Questions about City of Harrisonburg
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Harrisonburg?
City of Harrisonburg currently works with 303 vendors across contract types including OTHER, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 81 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 Harrisonburg?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Harrisonburg include City of Harrisonburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Harrisonburg — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Harrisonburg — 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 Harrisonburg publish RFPs?
City of Harrisonburg publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 90 solicitations from City of Harrisonburg. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Harrisonburg?
At City of Harrisonburg, 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 Department of Public Works, Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation, Information Technology, and Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center (HRECC), Technology Department. 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 81 decision-makers at City of Harrisonburg.
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What does City of Harrisonburg spend the most on?
Based on 1,364 tracked contracts, City of Harrisonburg spends most on Capital Projects (913), Public Works (140), Transportation (128), Grants (127), and Environmental Services (56). Contract types include OTHER, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Harrisonburg's current vendors?
City of Harrisonburg currently works with vendors including HDR, OFF DUTY MANAGEMENT, VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION NO. 1, LIGHTENGERY, STRENGTH IN PEERS, and LIGHTSHIFT ENERGY. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, STAFFING, CONSTRUCTION, and FACILITIES. 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 Harrisonburg working on?
Based on 23 tracked meetings, City of Harrisonburg is actively discussing: City of Harrisonburg — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Harrisonburg — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Harrisonburg — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Harrisonburg Council Meeting: Zoning, Funding, and Real Estate Decisions, and Harrisonburg Council: Rezoning, Housing Development & Funding Review. 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 Harrisonburg have?
City of Harrisonburg currently has 90 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (913), Public Works (140), and Transportation (128). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.