How to bid on rock salt for the City of Richmond

What Richmond is buying

The City of Richmond is seeking bids through a reverse auction to establish a contract for rock salt, sold by the ton and delivered to various locations throughout Richmond, Virginia.

This IFB is a supplies opportunity for vendors able to provide and deliver rock salt. The solicitation is listed as 130961 on eVA.

Deadline and reverse auction

The deadline is November 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 30, 2026.

This is a reverse auction. Review the solicitation documents for the auction process and follow the posting’s instructions to participate before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit suppliers that can provide rock salt by the ton and deliver it to locations throughout Richmond. Review the full solicitation to confirm the contract details and any requirements for bidders.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation through the eVA posting using “View original source.” Allow the page to load, then read the posting and available documents. Viewing is public and does not require an account.

To respond, sign in with a free eVA vendor account before the deadline. The posting directs vendors to OpenGov for the documents, questions, and reverse auction.

Prepare a clear, competitive bid

Read the full solicitation and note how the reverse auction works, what information bidders must submit, and how the City expects prices to be stated. Check that your pricing accounts for delivery to the listed locations.

Confirm that your eVA sign-in works before the deadline, and leave time to review your response for completeness before submitting or participating in the auction.