City of Stephens bids, RFPs and contracts
Stephens City, VirginiaPop. 2,207 · stephenscity.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 6, 2026
- 28 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 8
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 2
- None open now
- Contracts
- 84
- 58 vendors
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8 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Stephens's meetings, most in capital projects and legal & compliance. The latest, from Oct 6: Town to Clarify Sewer Lateral Line Responsibility.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: VISU-SEWER for stephens City Continues Infrastructure Work With ViSu-Sewer (Sep 2026) and PENNONI for pennoni Preparing Plans for Stephens City Parking Lot (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Stephens's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Stephens has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Stephens buys from, taken from council records. 84 contracts with 58 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Stephens.
Questions about City of Stephens
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Stephens?
City of Stephens currently works with 58 vendors across contract types including MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 4 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 Stephens?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Stephens include City of Stephens — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Stephens — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and Stephens City Council Considers Investment Pool & Text Amendment Hearing, 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 Stephens publish RFPs?
City of Stephens publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 2 solicitations from City of Stephens. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Stephens?
At City of Stephens, 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 Administration. 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 4 decision-makers at City of Stephens.
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What does City of Stephens spend the most on?
Based on 322 tracked contracts, City of Stephens spends most on Capital Projects (145), Public Works (123), Environmental Services (19), Public Safety (18), and Public Services (17). Contract types include MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Stephens's current vendors?
City of Stephens currently works with vendors including VISU-SEWER, PENNONI, BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS, MULLER CONSTRUCTION, KEE CONSTRUCTION, JLC, NSVRC, and NEFF EXCAVATING. These vendors span contract types like MAINTENANCE, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. 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 Stephens working on?
Based on 11 tracked meetings, City of Stephens is actively discussing: City of Stephens — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Stephens — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Stephens City Council Considers Investment Pool & Text Amendment Hearing, Stephens City Council Meeting: Airbnb Approved, Ordinance Amendments, and Stephens City Council Meeting: Comprehensive Plan & Fee Adjustments. 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 Stephens have?
City of Stephens currently has 2 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (145), Public Works (123), and Environmental Services (19). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.