City of Petersburg bids, RFPs and contracts
Petersburg, VirginiaPop. 33,734 · petersburg-va.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 26, 2026
- 8 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 122
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 1,206
- 554 vendors
The 30-second brief
122 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Petersburg's meetings, most in capital projects and grants. The latest, from Oct 26: At its October 26, 2026 meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed a citywide rewrite and readoption of the zoning and subdivision ordinance. The city has been working with Berkley Group since spring 2024, and the draft covers lot sizes, allowed uses, temporary uses, nonconforming lots, and design standards. Action is still open after public comments and a special meeting was scheduled to work through concerns. A zoning/planning consultant or legal reviewer could still find follow-on value as the ordinance is refined and adopted.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Williams, Joanne for EDA Plans Board Headshots with Joanne Williams (Oct 2026) and Barwick & Associates Cpas for EDA Considers CPA Proposal from Barwick Associates (Oct 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. 1,206 contracts with 554 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 554 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 285 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 Elections, Police, Public Works, and Communications. 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 285 decision-makers at City of Petersburg.
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What does City of Petersburg spend the most on?
Based on 1,821 tracked contracts, City of Petersburg spends most on Capital Projects (1,248), Grants (297), Public Works (175), Administration & Finance (51), and Public Safety (50). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. 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 WILLIAMS, JOANNE, BARWICK & ASSOCIATES CPAS, BERKLEY GROUP, UVA WELDON COOPER CENTER, ROBERTSON, FARMER, COX (RFC), TRUIST, OCR DEVELOPMENT LLC, PRUETT, CYNTHIA BONHAM, PRUETT, EDMUND KENT, and DOMI NION ENERGY. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSULTING, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and UTILITIES. 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 (1,248), Grants (297), and Public Works (175). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.