Does the City of Suffolk use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The City of Suffolk's standard bid documents include a Cooperative Agreements clause permitting bidders to authorize extension of resultant contracts to other Virginia jurisdictions; the City also references Virginia IT Agency (VITA) statewide contracts as an available procurement vehicle.

What vendor requirements does the City of Suffolk publish for solicitations?

The City of Suffolk conducts procurement under the Virginia Public Procurement Act; solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and other compliance requirements are published in each solicitation and in the City's General Terms and Conditions.

Where can vendors find the City of Suffolk's procurement policies and standard terms?

Vendors can find procurement policies, the City of Suffolk Procurement Manual, and the Purchasing Division's General Terms and Conditions on the Purchasing Division Documents page; these documents govern contract rules and bidding procedures.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Suffolk use?

The City of Suffolk administers a Small, Women & Minority Owned (SWAM) businesses program through the Purchasing Division; under the Virginia Public Procurement Act the City cannot grant general preferences, though a local preference applies in the event of a tied bid.

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Location:: Suffolk, VA
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Contractor Applied Pavement Markings RFP
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Closes
Dec 15, 2026
The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to enter into an agreement with two (2) vendors to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and supplies, to include project supervisors and qualified operators, needed to apply pavement markings and markers on an “as needed basis” as specified by the City designee. All work shall be in accordance with all specifications, terms, and conditions herein.
Contractor Applied Pavement Markings
Posted
Nov 10, 2026
Closes
Dec 15, 2026
The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to enter into an agreement with two (2) vendors to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and supplies, to include project supervisors and qualified operators, needed to apply pavement markings and markers on an “as needed basis” as specified by the City designee. All work shall be in accordance with all specifications, terms, and conditions herein.
IFB 27062-KR Washed Sand
Posted
Nov 9, 2026
Closes
Dec 2, 2026
The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to enter into an agreement with one contractor to furnish and deliver annual requirements of washed sand on an as needed basis. Sand will be used by the Department of Public Works Road Maintenance Division for snow removal operations. The City anticipates using approximately 8,000 tons per year; however, actual quantities purchased will be determined by local weather conditions.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Buyer hasn’t historically used coops; mention SPSA, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners, or Sourcewell as options and note they can gain access through your Starbridge contact via the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: City of Suffolk, VA
- No evidence of sole source awards above $50,000; treat sole source as non-viable for larger buys.
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- There is no evidence that the City of Suffolk uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and help them gain access through your Starbridge contact via the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Suffolk
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is a Workers' Compensation Coverage Part Renewal Declarations for the City of Suffolk, issued by the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA). It outlines coverage for the period from July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024, under Policy Number P-2023-2024-VRSA-0022-1. The policy includes a $450,000 specific deductible and specifies limits for Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability. The estimated total premium payable for this coverage period is $349,942, which is described as the final pro-rata estimated premium.
Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Suffolk
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is a renewal declaration for Workers' Compensation Coverage and Employers' Liability for the City of Suffolk by the Virginia Risk Sharing Association. It covers the period from July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025, under Policy Number P-2024-2025-VRSA-0022-1. Key details include a $300,000 deductible, specific excess limits for Workers' Compensation, and $1,000,000 limits for Employers' Liability. The document also lists estimated payrolls across various municipal classifications.
Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Suffolk
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is a Workers' Compensation Coverage Renewal Declaration issued by Virginia Risk Sharing Association to the City of Suffolk for the period July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, under Policy Number P-2025-2026-VRSA-0022-1. It specifies a $300,000 deductible, $1,000,000 limits for Employers' Liability, and lists estimated payrolls for various employee classifications.

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City Of Suffolk ECDC Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Jul 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed the ECDC coordinator's report, covering budget status, the Imagination Library program, and various community outreach events. Partner updates were provided regarding preschool enrollment, Early Intervention progress, and upcoming local programs. Significant action items included the approval of the FY27 strategic priorities and the proposed event calendar. The commission also addressed proposals concerning zoning regulations for Family Day Homes, the establishment of quarterly support meetings for childcare providers, collaboration on a new grant program, and the appointment of a subcommittee to manage upcoming officer elections.
Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
Date: Nov 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several variance requests for new single-family residential projects in residential compact zones. The board approved variance requests to reduce required sideyard setbacks for properties located at 801 Brook Avenue and 800 Kilby Avenue. Furthermore, the board granted a variance for a project located at the corner of Brook Avenue and Canon Street, which required both a reduction in the sideyard setback and an increase in the maximum floor area ratio to accommodate construction plans.
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Where does the City of Suffolk post bids and RFPs?

The City of Suffolk posts bids, IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs on its Bid Postings page and Purchasing Bid Board, both managed by the Purchasing Division; vendors can download solicitation documents and subscribe for email or text bid notifications on those pages.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Suffolk?

Vendors are added to the City of Suffolk vendor database by completing and submitting the Vendor Registration Form to the Purchasing Division; vendors can also subscribe to email or text bid notifications from the City's Bid Postings page.

What products and services does the City of Suffolk procure?

The City of Suffolk centrally procures materials, supplies, equipment, professional and consulting services, other services, construction, and disposal/transfer of surplus property in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act; category procedures are described in the City's Procurement Manual.

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IFB 27062-KR Washed Sand

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