City of Richmond
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City of Richmond: Multifamily Building Proposed for Vacant Parcel
A proposal is under review for a new three-story multifamily building on a vacant parcel. As a priva...
City of Richmond: Multi-Site Public Housing Redevelopment Program
Richmond is establishing a working group for the redevelopment of its Gilpin Court public housing co...
City of Richmond: Multimodal Transportation Improvements Moving Forward
The City is acquiring easements for multimodal transportation improvements along Commerce Road, with...
City of Richmond: $1M Federal Grant for Traffic Safety Program Pending
The City of Richmond is scheduled to vote on accepting $1 million from the U.S. DOT for a Safe Stree...
City of Richmond: Park Renovation Project in Concept Review Phase
The city's Planning Commission is reviewing the concept for a renovation of Little John Park. This i...
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- How do I become an approved vendor for City of Richmond?
- 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 54 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 Richmond?
- 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.
- Where does City of Richmond publish RFPs?
- City of Richmond publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 3,125 solicitations from City of Richmond. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Transportation. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
- Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Richmond?
- 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 Department of Public Works — Urban Forestry Division, Richmond City Council, Department of Procurement Services, and Department of Planning and Development Review. 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 54 decision-makers at City of Richmond.
- What does City of Richmond spend the most on?
- Based on 4,482 tracked contracts, City of Richmond spends most on Capital Projects (3,038), Grants (723), Transportation (304), Public Works (264), and Recreation & Community Services (153). Contract types include OTHER, FACILITIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
- Who are City of Richmond's current vendors?
- City of Richmond currently works with vendors including CAPITAL REGION LAND CONSERVANCY INC, CSX, VIRGINIA PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY, LITTLE JOHN PARK, VIRGINIA RESOURCES AUTHORITY, RICHMOND REDEVELOPMENT & HOUSING AUTHORITY, and NEXTUP RVA. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FACILITIES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. 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 Richmond working on?
- 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.
- How many active solicitations does City of Richmond have?
- City of Richmond currently has 3,125 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,038), Grants (723), and Transportation (304). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.
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