Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Bristol.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Dec 9, 2026
The City of Bristol, Virginia is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide the Police Department with tactical rifles and rifle accessories as described in this Request for Proposal.
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Dec 17, 2026
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Bristol, Virginia in the Council Chambers at City Hall located at 300 Lee Street, Bristol, VA 24201, until 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2026, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read aloud for providing labor, material and equipment pertaining to the installation of landfill temperature probes at the Bristol Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility in Bristol, VA.
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Nov 18, 2026
Procurement of as-needed property demolition services.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
114559
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
16,418
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Bristol
The Planning Commission discussed updates to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically regarding the addition and deletion of permitted land uses and the refinement of definitions within Chapter 50. Key decisions included the inclusion of bus terminals in M-1 and M-2 districts and the revision of terminology within the definition of a day center. Additionally, the commission received information regarding an administrative modification request from the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority for reduced side building setbacks.
The commission reviewed a staff-approved administrative modification regarding property setbacks at 536 Hilltop Road. The board approved a request to permit residential use at a former church site located at 509 Island Road within a business zoning district. Additionally, the commission considered a zoning map amendment for two specific tax parcels, recommending that a joint public hearing be scheduled with the City Council to rezone the area to a Flexible Redevelopment District. A brief update was provided regarding a separate request for an RV park.
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Bristol.
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The Planning Commission discussed administrative items, including bylaw-scheduled meeting dates and disclosure form deadlines. The primary agenda item was a zoning map amendment request for 1875 Long Crescent Dr, proposing a change from Single Family Residential (R-1A) to General Business District (B-3). Staff presented findings on utility infrastructure, potential environmental impacts, and land use policy regarding split-zoned lots. After reviewing public concerns and staff recommendations, the commission voted to recommend the rezoning request for approval by the City Council.
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