How to bid on rock salt supply for the City of Richmond

What Richmond is buying

The City of Richmond is seeking a contract to supply and deliver rock salt, by the ton, to various locations throughout the city. Bidders will participate in a reverse auction.

This opportunity may interest suppliers able to provide bulk rock salt and arrange delivery to multiple city locations.

Deadline and auction format

The deadline is November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The City plans to use a reverse auction to establish the contract.

Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before the deadline. The provided information does not specify auction timing or what happens at the deadline, so check the project page for those details.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a supplies opportunity for firms that sell rock salt and can deliver it by the ton to locations throughout Richmond. Suppliers should assess whether they can support the delivery needs described in the project materials.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. A brief security check may appear the first time; let it finish for the project page to load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response before the deadline. Addenda notices come through OpenGov.

Prepare a clear, competitive response

Review the project materials and any addenda carefully. Confirm the requested product, delivery locations, quantities or ordering terms, and response instructions from the official documents rather than assuming details.

Before submitting, check that your pricing and delivery plan are consistent with the solicitation and that all required response fields or documents are complete. Leave time to submit through OpenGov before the deadline.