Procurement transparency ensures that every dollar the City of Richmond spends is open to public view and accountable to residents. When contracts, bids, and supplier participation are clear and accessible:
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Taxpayers gain trust knowing their money is used fairly and responsibly.
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Businesses have equal opportunity to compete for city work, supporting local growth.
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The community benefits from greater equity, efficiency, and oversight in government spending.
By making procurement information easy to navigate, Richmond demonstrates its commitment to fairness, inclusion, and the wise use of public funds.
The City of Richmond makes contract information available so residents and businesses can see how public funds are used. Through the Open Data Portal, you can explore both active and inactive contracts. This data is updated monthly and includes:
- Agency or department name
- Contract number
- Dollar amount of the award
- Supplier name
- Procurement type or method
- Contract description
- Purchase category
- Effective and end dates
To view contract information please select: City Contracts
The City manages all formal invitations for bids through OpenGov. This ensures transparency in the competitive process and lets the public see details about invitation for bid contract awards. Information available includes:
- All procurement documents related to open and closed invitations for bid.
- If awarded, successful and unsuccessful bidder names.
- If awarded, successful and unsuccessful bid amounts.
To view successful and unsuccessful bidders/bid amounts select "Closed" projects: OpenGov
- All publicly distributed procurement documents related to open and closed requests for proposals.
To view select: OpenGov
The City of Richmond's Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) provides directories of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Emerging Small Businesses (ESBs). The directories include:
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Company name
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Contact person
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Physical address
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City
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State
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Zip
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Phone
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Email
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Website
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Business Type
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Commodity Code(s)
Opportunities for City Contracts: Registration and certification for the MBE/ESB Program can open up opportunities on city contracts that have specific MBE/ESB participation goals.
Processing Time: The registration process takes approximately 24-48 hours if all information is provided. The certification process is less than 30 days.
How to Get Started: Interested firms can use the link below to get registered or certified.
