Richmond City Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Richmond, Virginia20,819 students · rvaschools.net- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 19, 2026
- 15 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 191
- 9 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 6
- Contracts
- 2,575
- 1,382 vendors
The 30-second brief
191 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Richmond City Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 19: Richmond Public Schools revised its tobacco- and nicotine-free schools policy on October 19, 2026 to require employee education and cessation support. The division said it will provide information on free, subsidized, or low-cost cessation programs through the Employee Assistance Program, health plans, public health agencies, community organizations, or other providers. That creates a clear need for benefits-adjacent cessation resources and communications.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 6. Latest awards: Richmond Police Department for richmond Schools Maintain Police Department Memorandum (Oct 2026) and VSBA for VSBA Superintendent Evaluation Travel Request Listed ($430, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Richmond City Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Richmond City Public Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Richmond City Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 2,575 contracts with 1,382 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Richmond City Public Schools.
Questions about Richmond City Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Richmond City Public Schools?
Richmond City Public Schools currently works with 1,382 vendors across contract types including OTHER, SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 93 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 Richmond City Public Schools?
Small purchases under VA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Richmond City Public Schools include Richmond City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Richmond City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Richmond City Public Schools — 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 Richmond City Public Schools publish RFPs?
Richmond City Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and VA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 103 solicitations from Richmond City Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Richmond City Public Schools?
At Richmond City Public Schools, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Health Physical Education & Athletics, Secondary Success Pathways Department — Career and Technical Education, Language Instruction Educational Programs (Multilingual Learner Success), and Department of Multilingual Learner Success — Language Justice Team. 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 93 decision-makers at Richmond City Public Schools.
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What does Richmond City Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 6,279 tracked contracts, Richmond City Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (3,581), Education & Training (946), Grants (681), Information Technology (620), and Administration & Finance (451). Contract types include OTHER, SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, and FACILITIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Richmond City Public Schools's current vendors?
Richmond City Public Schools currently works with vendors including RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT, VSBA, OVERBY SHEPPARD, PARENTSQUARE, and SOURCEWELL 101625. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, SUPPLIES, TECHNOLOGY, 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 Richmond City Public Schools working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Richmond City Public Schools is actively discussing: Richmond City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Richmond City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Richmond City Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Facilities & Vacant Properties Committee: Relocation and Vacant Properties, and School Board Meeting: Contracts, Financial Reports, and Renaming on Agenda. 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 Richmond City Public Schools have?
Richmond City Public Schools currently has 103 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,581), Education & Training (946), and Grants (681). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, VA's state portal, and other sources.