What products and services does City of Norfolk procure?

City of Norfolk commonly procures public works and construction services, utilities-related goods and services, and associated professional and non-professional services. Vendors can review the City’s Bid Postings page for departmental solicitation categories and recent examples of procurement types.

Does City of Norfolk use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

City of Norfolk’s Purchasing policy authorizes Joint/Cooperative Procurement and allows the City to participate in or purchase from appropriately competitively bid contracts issued by other jurisdictions. Vendors should review individual solicitations for cooperative-use language or contact Purchasing for specific eligibility.

What procurement requirements does City of Norfolk publish for vendors?

City of Norfolk publishes solicitation-specific requirements—required forms, insurance, bonding, and compliance terms—within each solicitation posted on the OpenGov portal and Bid Postings pages. Vendors must review solicitation documents and attachments for mandatory submission instructions, certifications, and other compliance details.

How does City of Norfolk approve procurement contracts and awards?

Contracts and purchase agreements for City of Norfolk are signed by the City Manager or other authorized City staff. The City applies different procurement methods based on procurement value, type, and complexity; contact the Purchasing office for procedure details tied to each procurement method.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Norfolk?

City of Norfolk’s procurement policies, Vendor Code of Conduct, and Purchasing office resources are available on norfolk.gov under the Procurement and OpenGov Procurement pages. Those pages host policy documents, standard terms, and contact information for Purchasing staff.

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

City of Norfolk directs businesses to Virginia’s SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) certification administered by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, and the City recognizes state SWaM certification for supplier diversity considerations.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Norfolk, VA
Country:: US

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Annual Construction Contract For Utility Replacement 2027
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Work includes 200 LF 4" c-900 water main; 2,000 LF 6" c-900 water main; 2,000 LF 8" c-900 water main; 500 LF 20" c-905 pvc water main; ; 200 LF 4" di main; 10 EA 8" x 6" ts & v; 25 EA 6" gate valve; 5 EA 4" insertion valve (gate); 10 EA 4" ductile iron fittings; ; 25 EA fire hydrant assembly; 25 EA service saddle; 50 EA 3/4" corporation stop; 500 LF 3/4" type k copper (public); 50 EA 3/4" meter stop; 300 LF 3/4" type k copper (private); 25 EA meter box relocation; 25 EA fire hydrant assembly removal; 1,000 LF cleaning & pre-tv main, 8" sewer; 1,000 LF cleaning & pre-tv main, 10" sewer. See attached file.
Youth Basketball Officials RFP
Posted
Sep 9, 2026
Closes
Sep 21, 2026
Provide basketball officials.
Thermoplastic Pavement Markings FY27 IDQ (MAC) RFP
Posted
Sep 7, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026
Work includes installing thermoplastic pavement markings.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than ~$10,000, use sole source. If proprietary or continuity-critical, draft the sole source justification with the end department; expect Purchasing review and monthly City Council reporting.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Commonwealth of Virginia DGS/eVA, VITA IT contracts, OMNIA Partners, and SPSA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Norfolk Contracts

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CGI-AMS Inc. at City of Norfolk
Effective: Feb 7, 2006Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details an agreement between CGI-AMS Inc. and the City of Norfolk, Virginia, for the provision and implementation of an integrated Financial Management, Procurement, and Performance Budgeting System. The agreement commenced on February 7, 2006, and has been updated through multiple amendments, with the latest significant updates to maintenance fees and software products occurring up to Amendment No. 10. The contract covers software licenses, comprehensive implementation services, and ongoing maintenance and support, with the maintenance period extending until June 30, 2024. The total annual service fees from FY2013-2024 amount to over $20 million, as adjusted by the latest amendment.
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. at City of Norfolk
Effective: Mar 2, 2007Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Amendment No. 1 to an existing agreement between the City of Norfolk and CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. for consultant services. It outlines the additional work required for the implementation of the AMS Advantage Financial Management System, structured into three phases: Advantage Financials, Performance Budgeting, and Vendor Self-Service. The services, which include research, analysis, testing, documentation, training, and implementation, are to commence on March 2, 2007, and be completed by December 31, 2007. The total fixed fee for these additional services is $1,200,000, as detailed in the payment schedule and confirmed by the funding certification.
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. at City of Norfolk
Effective: Nov 1, 2012Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Amendment No. 6 to an existing agreement between the City of Norfolk, Virginia, and CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. for Managed Advantage Services. The amendment outlines the provision of Managed Advantage services, software licenses, and ongoing maintenance and support for a period of 11 years and 8 months, commencing no later than November 1, 2012, with service go-live dates in June and August 2013. The total fixed annual fees for the service over the full term amount to $19,986,000, as detailed in the pricing exhibit. The amendment also includes a service level agreement, transition specifications for system migration and upgrades, and details on licensed software and maintenance.
CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. at City of Norfolk
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The City of Norfolk and CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. have agreed to Amendment No. 12, dated November 15, 2023, for a system upgrade to CGI Advantage 4 and a renewal of their agreement. The contract spans from November 15, 2023, to December 31, 2033, covering cloud services for Financial Management, Vendor Self-Service, and Performance Budgeting applications. A Statement of Work (SOW No. 1) details the project plan for the Advantage 4 upgrade. The total contract value is indicated with some ambiguity across various sections, with a detailed pricing table summing to $15,317,960.
Tyler Technologies, Inc. at City of Norfolk
Effective: Oct 1, 2019Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This agreement outlines the provision of an off-the-shelf customizable Open Data web-based platform by Tyler Technologies, Inc. (including its subsidiary Socrata, Inc.) to the City of Norfolk. The contract's initial term spans five years, from October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2024, with a total compensation not exceeding $340,000. This amount covers SaaS services, software maintenance, and support for the Socrata Open Data Portal and Perspectives, enabling the City to publish and manage data for internal and public use while adhering to FedRAMP Moderate standards.

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Norfolk City Planning Commission Public Hearing Agenda
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed architectural changes, consent items including a fire station addition and a short-term rental renewal, and a series of regular agenda items. These included a comprehensive zoning ordinance text amendment, conditional use permits for multi-family dwellings, restaurants with extended hours and alcohol sales, theater operations, and additional short-term rental units. New business involved approving a development certificate with waivers and initiating multiple zoning ordinance amendments related to the airport district, Riverview pedestrian commercial overlay, signage, and the creation of an industrial mixed-use overlay district.
Norfolk City Planning Commission Public Hearing Agenda
Date: May 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed multiple applications during the public hearing, including various Conditional Use Permits for restaurants, tattoo parlors, and short-term rentals. Consent agenda items included the renovation of tennis courts at Larchmont Elementary School. Regular agenda business featured zoning text amendments related to short-term rentals and vendor parks, several requests for changes of zoning to support commercial and mixed-use developments, and the vacation of a public alley. Additionally, a request for a development certificate for the installation of a solar canopy at a local church was approved.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Norfolk?

The City of Norfolk Purchasing/Procurement office manages municipal purchasing, and the City Manager plus designated authorized City staff have legal authority to sign purchase agreements. Contact the Purchasing office on norfolk.gov for departmental roles, authorized signatory lists, and procurement contacts.

Where does City of Norfolk post bids and RFPs?

City of Norfolk posts solicitations on its OpenGov procurement portal and on the City’s Bid Postings/Current Solicitations pages on norfolk.gov. Vendors can register on the OpenGov portal to download solicitation documents and receive notices of posted bids and RFPs.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Norfolk?

Vendors register with City of Norfolk using the Vendor Registration form in the City Form Center on norfolk.gov. Completing that form records vendor contact and business details; vendors should then monitor the City’s OpenGov procurement portal for solicitations and notices.

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Tyler Technologies, Inc. at City of Norfolk

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