This is the Step 2 Design-Build request for the Water Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin Plate Settlers Project. Only firms selected in Step 1 are eligible to participate. The posting lists the RFP and an addendum, and the proposal deadline is December 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
The City of Harrisonburg seeks a qualified contractor to remove and replace deteriorated exterior sealants at windows, glass perimeters, and stucco control joints at its Public Safety Building, 101 North Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia. The work is intended to restore weather resistance and continuity of the exterior joint sealant systems. This sealed-bid construction solicitation states that award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The City of Harrisonburg is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from firms to serve as design-builder for the Harrisonburg Fire Department Fire Station #4 Project. The RFQ is intended to identify the best-qualified firms for the design and construction work, with selected firms invited to submit proposals; submissions must meet all stated requirements and evaluation criteria. The opportunity was open as of 2026-08-27, closes October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM, and includes an optional prebid/proposal conference or site visit described in the solicitation documents; it is a procurement solicitation, not a grant program.
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $80,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and 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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City of Harrisonburg, VA strictly adheres to competitive procurement. Sole source awards above the City’s $80,000 competitive bidding threshold are not issued. Pursuing a sole source justification is generally inefficient—redirect to cooperative purchasing or a formal eVA solicitation.
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The City uses cooperative purchasing and maintains memberships with Sourcewell and BuyBoard. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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City of Harrisonburg Contracts
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Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Harrisonburg
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document serves as the Cover Page to a Member Agreement between the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) and Harrisonburg Rockingham Emergency Communications Center for insurance coverages effective from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. It details various liability and property coverages, their limits, and deductibles, along with reinsurance arrangements. The agreement references external documents for specific contribution amounts, outlines potential financial liabilities for members, and records the member's decision to reject higher uninsured motorist limits.
Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Harrisonburg
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the 2023-2024 Cover Page to Member Agreement between the Virginia Risk Sharing Association and the City of Harrisonburg (Member #0191). It specifies various insurance coverages, limits of liability, and deductibles, along with reinsurance details for the period of July 1, 2023, to July 1, 2024. The agreement also outlines member liabilities and the member's decision regarding uninsured motorist limits. Financial contributions are referred to external 'Contribution Summary Page' and 'Declaration Pages'.
Virginia Risk Sharing Association at City of Harrisonburg
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a 2024-2025 Member Agreement Cover Page from the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) for the Harrisonburg Rockingham Emergency Communications Center. It outlines various insurance coverages including Local Government Liability, Cyber, Automobile, Excess Liability, Property, Boiler and Machinery, Fidelity/Crime, Workers' Compensation, and Line of Duty Act Liability, along with their respective limits, deductibles, and reinsurance terms for the period of July 1, 2024, to July 1, 2025. The agreement also addresses member contributions, liability provisions, and the member's rejection of higher uninsured motorist limits.
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City of Harrisonburg Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission discussed several items, including a special use permit request for a short-term rental at 387 Monticello Avenue, which was recommended for approval with specific conditions. Another special use permit request for recreational and leisure-time activities at 291 West Wolfe Street and 336 West Market Street was also recommended for approval to the City Council. Furthermore, the commission considered and supported the incorporation of the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan into the Comprehensive Plan.
City Of Harrisonburg Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the Zoning Ordinance Update Project, specifically reviewing proposed zoning district names and intent statements to better distinguish neighborhood character. The Commission discussed draft zoning ordinance provisions concerning off-street parking, shared parking agreements, vehicle stacking requirements, residential driveway width limits, and parking-lot landscaping. Key deliberations included appropriate parking ratios for various commercial and institutional uses, the regulation of private and public school parking, and strategies for managing drive-through queues and redevelopment of older shopping centers.
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Harrisonburg?
Procurement and purchasing for the City of Harrisonburg are managed through the City Manager's office by a designated Purchasing Agent in the Finance and Purchasing Division; the five-member elected City Council provides governance and meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM.
Where does the City of Harrisonburg post bids and RFPs?
The City of Harrisonburg posts sealed solicitations, addenda, and award notices on the Commonwealth of Virginia's eProcurement portal (eVA); surplus sales are listed on Public Surplus. Vendors should register on eVA and monitor it for addenda and awards.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Harrisonburg?
Vendors register on the Commonwealth of Virginia's eVA portal to respond to City of Harrisonburg solicitations (registration is free). For payment setup, email a current signed W-9 to W9@harrisonburgva.gov and provide a remittance address on company letterhead if it differs from the W-9.
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The City Council conducted several public hearings and regular business, including the approval of special use permits for a short-term rental and a storage facility. They also amended the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the Northeast Neighborhood Small Area Plan and created a new definition for poultry hatcheries in the zoning ordinance. A supplemental appropriation of $22.1 million was approved for various grants and prior year encumbrances. The council denied a subdivision ordinance variance request, set the personal property tax relief percentage for 2026, and approved a mosaic design for a local park. Additionally, the council discussed future passenger rail initiatives, authorized participation in State Corporation Commission proceedings regarding utility company mergers, and directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance concerning Automatic License Plate Readers.
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What products and services does the City of Harrisonburg procure?
The City of Harrisonburg routinely purchases products and services in durable categories: public works, information technology, water and sewer utilities, transit and fleet, parks and recreation, police and fire services, professional services, and Central Stores commodities like janitorial and utility materials.
Does the City of Harrisonburg use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. The City of Harrisonburg authorizes Joint Procurement (Annex 1 of the Procurement Policy Manual), permitting cooperative or piggyback procurements with one or more other government agencies as an approved procurement vehicle.
What vendor requirements does the City of Harrisonburg publish for suppliers?
Per the Procurement Policy Manual, City of Harrisonburg construction solicitations require a bid guarantee (bond or certified check), performance bond, and payment bond; the City may purchase Owner-Controlled insurance. Vendors must also submit a current signed W-9 to W9@harrisonburgva.gov and follow solicitation-specific terms.
How does the City of Harrisonburg approve procurement contracts and awards?
A Purchasing Agent designated by the City Manager holds procurement authority; the Procurement Policy Manual requires sealed advertised ITB/RFPs above $100,000 for goods/non-professional services and above $80,000 for professional services. City Council approval is required for fixed-price increases over 25% or $50,000.
Where can vendors find the City of Harrisonburg's procurement policies and standard terms?
Procurement policies for the City of Harrisonburg are published on harrisonburgva.gov; the Procurement Policy Manual (effective 10-08-24) and General Terms & Conditions set bid thresholds, bonding and insurance rules, approval authority, debarment, and protest procedures and link the Vendor Pocket Guide.
What supplier diversity programs does the City of Harrisonburg use?
The City of Harrisonburg's Procurement Policy Manual (Appendix B) promotes participation by small businesses and firms owned by minorities, women, and service-disabled veterans and incorporates Virginia SBSD-certified businesses; a separate DBE Program applies to federally funded transit procurements.