Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Richmond.
Active opportunities open for bidding
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Oct 26, 2026
The City of Richmond is seeking quotations for the supply and delivery of a 21–23-passenger low-floor shuttle bus. Submissions are accepted online until October 26, 2026, at noon PDT. The posting’s description instead refers to a cutaway van for use as a mobile workshop, so bidders should consult the bid documents to resolve that discrepancy.
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Sep 15, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
The City of Richmond is seeking construction services under solicitation 25CHA03 for City Hall Annex First Floor Tenant Improvements. The posting is an active procurement for first-floor tenant-improvement construction work at the City Hall Annex, rather than a grant program. Bids are listed as opening on September 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EDT and closing on October 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
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Oct 14, 2026
The City of Richmond is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced service providers to deliver enforcement towing services within its municipal boundaries. The selected proponent will provide safe, timely, and professional towing, impoundment, and related support services in alignment with City bylaws, regulatory requirements, and operational standards. This open RFP accepts online submissions and closes on Wed Oct 14, 2026 at 12:00:00 PM (PDT).
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Richmond
The Council discussed various initiatives, including the Building Energy Challenge, the Richmond Celebrates Canada 150 program, and the appointment of the Chief Licence Inspector. Discussions addressed regional issues such as Naloxone protocols, the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, and advocacy for a new Richmond Hospital Acute Care Tower. Legislative matters processed included Revenue Anticipation Borrowing, demolition waste bylaws, and several zoning and land use applications. Additionally, the Council reviewed the 2015 Richmond Film Office Annual Report and considered proposals regarding the development of baseball facilities in South Arm Park and potential upgrades or locations for municipal skateboard parks.
The committee reviewed several land use and development applications, including proposals for a duplex at 6660 Francis Road, townhouses at 9371 and 9391 Francis Road, and a subdivision at 7560 Ash Street which involved discussions on secondary suite requirements. The meeting also addressed the annual reports and 2024 work programs for the Intercultural, Community Services, and Seniors Advisory Committees. Additionally, the committee processed a Temporary Commercial Use Permit for 8320 Cambie Road and 8431 Brownwood Road, and authorized the discharge of a restrictive covenant prohibiting indoor recreation facilities at 5766 and 5788 Gilbert Road.
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The panel reviewed a development permit application for a 13-unit townhouse project located on Garden City Road and Glenn Allen Gate. Key discussions included a variance request for the exterior side yard setback, compliance with arterial road policies, architectural design, and sustainability features such as EV charger installation and Step Code 3 achievement. Landscape plans, including tree removal and replacement strategies, were presented alongside acoustic and privacy measures. The panel also considered correspondence received from the public regarding the project.
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