Doing Business with Local Government Agencies
Our region is a great place to do business, and our local governments are no exception. In fact, the Commonwealth has a long history of supporting small businesses, and its local governments are committed to providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes to grow and succeed.
Our region’s agencies have varied needs that they may not go through eVA for or create a Request for Proposal (RFP).
The best place to start is to network with other businesses that are already doing business with local government agencies. It’s still the best way to learn about new opportunities and to get advice from other businesses that have been through the process.
Each agency has its own procedures and processes to follow, making it time-consuming and difficult to find what’s needed.
Below, we’ve broken down the information we have to date so that you can find what you need to reach out to each agency. Choose the locality you are interested in and click the + button for links.
Doing business with local government agencies can be a great way to grow your business.
Here are some additional tips for doing business with local government agencies in our region:
Be prepared to provide detailed information about your business and your products or services.
Be responsive to inquiries from government officials.
Be patient. The government procurement process can be slow, but it's important to stay engaged.
If you're willing to put in the effort, doing business with local government agencies in Virginia can be a rewarding experience.
If you’d like to learn more about doing business at the state or federal level, visit the Virginia Department of Small Business Supplier & Diversity here: