Does the Town of Dumfries use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Dumfries uses the Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA electronic procurement system as its primary statewide procurement portal for posting solicitations, processing vendor registrations, and distributing procurement notices.

How does the Town of Dumfries approve procurement contracts and awards?

Contracts for the Town of Dumfries are administered by the Department of Finance under the Town Manager and governed by the seven-member Town Council; procurements follow the Virginia Public Procurement Act and sole-source or emergency awards reference Va. Code §2.2-4303(E).

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

Town of Dumfries RFPs

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IFB #27-005 – HEAVY-FRAME VERTICAL-LIFT SKID STEER
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
The Town of Dumfries is soliciting sealed bids from qualified manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or suppliers to purchase and deliver one new heavy-frame, wheeled, vertical-lift skid steer in the Bobcat S76 / Caterpillar 262D3 class or an approved equivalent. The equipment is for Town Public Works operations. This is an Invitation for Bids, and bids close October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Virginia time.
IFB 27-002 Diesel-Powered Non-CDL Regenerative-Air Sweeper
Posted
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Closes
Oct 19, 2026
The Town of Dumfries is soliciting sealed bids from qualified manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, or suppliers to purchase and deliver one new diesel-powered street sweeper. The sweeper will support the Town’s Public Works / Stormwater Management operations. Bids are due October 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
RFP #26-018 QUANTICO CREEK PHASE III ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Closes
Oct 12, 2026
The Town of Dumfries seeks a qualified professional engineering firm for Quantico Creek Restoration Phase III. The work covers assessment, design, permitting, and related consulting services. The posting classifies the opportunity as an open professional-services RFP, rather than a grant program.

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Census ID
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194174
Employee FTE
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39
Population
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6,405
Procurement Hell Score
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77 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Skip—no evidence they use it; pivot to BuyBoard.
- Coops: Frequently procures through BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Town of Dumfries: No discoverable history of sole source awards; treat this path as low probability. Deprioritize and move to cooperative contracting.
- Notes: Expect strict justification/approvals if attempted, plus local presence requirements and low bid thresholds that make sole source hard to clear.
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Cooperatives
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- The Town uses cooperative purchasing; they are a confirmed BuyBoard member. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Dumfries

Economic Development Authority Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on economic development topics, such as updates on small area plans, the upcoming International Economic Development Council conference, and accreditation strategies. The board also reviewed the ribbon cutting for the Harbor at Quantico Creek residential development and received updates on the planned commercial development at Old Stage Coach Road, including regulatory approvals for zoning and conditional use permits. Additionally, the board discussed the rescheduling of the 2026 Business Expo and initiated an 'Innovation Hub' pilot program in partnership with the AWS skills center to provide cloud practitioner training and certification for public servants and eventually the broader community, aimed at workforce development.
Dumfries Town Council Meeting Minutes
Date: Dec 2, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The town council meeting covered various operational and administrative topics. Agenda discussions included the amendment of the consent agenda regarding a public hearing on an ordinance to repeal the creation of the Economic Development Authority. The council received a presentation from The Rose Gaming Resort regarding their operational anniversary and financial contributions to the town, as well as a quarterly financial report from the Town Treasurer. Additionally, the council debated an ordinance establishing procedures for public-private partnerships and another concerning personal interest disclosures for officials, with the latter resulting in no action taken during the hearing.

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Rojina ShresthaBuilding Official

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Garland E. MillerChief Financial Officer

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Dumfries?

Procurement for the Town of Dumfries is managed by the Town of Dumfries Department of Finance under the direction of the Town Manager, with policy oversight by the seven-member Town Council including the Mayor. The Department handles day-to-day purchasing, solicitations, and contract administration.

Where does the Town of Dumfries post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Dumfries posts public solicitations through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA electronic procurement portal (eva.virginia.gov); the Town of Dumfries Department of Finance procurement page links to eVA and provides local contact and procurement guidance.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Dumfries?

Vendors register for competitive procurements with the Town of Dumfries through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s eVA portal (eva.virginia.gov). For Town-run special events, vendors use the Town of Dumfries events vendor application portal to register as Food, Selling, or Resource/Non-Selling vendors.

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Town of Dumfries RFPs

IFB #27-005 – HEAVY-FRAME VERTICAL-LIFT SKID STEER

IFB 27-002 Diesel-Powered Non-CDL Regenerative-Air Sweeper

RFP #26-018 QUANTICO CREEK PHASE III ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

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Town of Dumfries RFPs

IFB #27-005 – HEAVY-FRAME VERTICAL-LIFT SKID STEER

IFB 27-002 Diesel-Powered Non-CDL Regenerative-Air Sweeper

RFP #26-018 QUANTICO CREEK PHASE III ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING SERVICES

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