Description
Title: To amend City Code § 21-40, concerning joint and cooperative procurement, for the purpose of conforming the City’s cooperative procurement laws to the optional provisions of Va. Code § 2.2-4304.
Summary
On June 8, 2026, the City of Richmond introduced Ordinance No. 2026-150, aiming to amend City Code § 21-40, which governs joint and cooperative procurement. This amendment aligns Richmond’s procurement laws with Virginia's Public Procurement Act, specifically Va. Code § 2.2-4304. The legislation allows the City to engage in joint procurement agreements with other public bodies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in acquiring goods, services, and construction. Key provisions include enabling the City to purchase from contracts established by other public entities, even if it did not participate in the bidding process, and specifying exceptions for certain construction-related services. This ordinance is essential as it aims to streamline procurement processes, potentially reducing expenses