Procurement

Current Solicitations

Access City of Fairfax procurement opportunities through the Commonwealth of Virginia eVA electronic procurement system. Find formal and informal solicitations, vendor registration requirements, and bid submission procedures for doing business with the City of Fairfax.

Procurement Contracts, Policies & Vendor Resources

Access City of Fairfax procurement resources: contract register, bid results, purchasing policies, sole source postings, and small business resources.

How to Do Business with the City

Learn how to bid on City of Fairfax contracts. Register in eVA, find opportunities, and submit proposals. Your complete guide to doing business with us.

Quick Facts

Annual Expenditures: More than $50 million
Competitive Sourcing Threshold: $7,500 and up
Formal Solicitation Threshold: $200,000 and up
Submission Method: Electronic only through eVA
Contact: procurement@fairfaxva.gov

What We Buy

Architect/engineer services • auto parts and fleet services • banking services • chemicals • computer software and subscriptions • construction services • consulting services • custodial services • electrical supplies • first responder supplies • fuel • office supplies • paving services • playground equipment • road construction • telecommunication services • tires and tubes • training services • vehicles

Our Procurement Strategy

The city maintains a portfolio of term contracts for goods and services that are purchased on an ongoing basis. This strategic approach ensures consistent service delivery, competitive pricing and efficient procurement processes.

Term contracts are established through a competitive procurement process (with a few exceptions). This means vendors compete fairly for multi-year agreements that provide:

Predictable business relationships with the city
Opportunity for recurring revenue
Streamlined ordering processes

About City Procurement

The City of Fairfax relies on local businesses and suppliers throughout the nation to support its mission. With annual expenditures of more than $50 million for supplies and services, the city engages with companies of all sizes to serve as business partners.

The city conducts all procurement procedures in a fair and impartial manner, following the Virginia Public Procurement Act. All qualified vendors have access to public business, and no offeror is arbitrarily or capriciously excluded. All qualified firms are given an opportunity to compete on an equitable basis to ensure the city receives best value.

The city seeks to diversify its supplier base and encourages participation by small, minority-owned and women-owned businesses. Fairfax City does not certify businesses; however, the city does recognize business classifications of business enterprises that are certified by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

For staff directory and department information, visit the Procurement Department page.