Proposal review—Evaluation and selection.
Richmond, Va., City Code § 21-310
in effectSec. 21-310. - Proposal review—Evaluation and selection.
In evaluating and selecting proposals submitted pursuant to this article, the City shall consider the following:
(1) Qualifications and experience. The City shall consider the following factors in determining whether the proposer possesses the requisite qualifications and experience:
a. Experience with similar infrastructure projects;
b. Demonstration of ability to perform work;
c. Leadership structure;
d. Project manager's experience;
e. Management approach;
f. Financial condition; and
g. Project ownership.
(2) Project characteristics. The City shall consider the following factors in evaluating the project characteristics:
a. Project definition;
b. Proposed project schedule;
c. Operation of the project;
d. Technology; technical feasibility;
e. Conformity to laws, regulations, and standards;
f. Environmental impacts;
g. Federal, State and local permits; and
h. Maintenance of the project.
(3) Project financing. The City shall consider the following factors in determining whether the proposed project financing allows adequate access to the necessary capital to finance the project:
a. Cost and cost benefit to the City;
b. Financing and the impact on the debt or debt burden of the City;
c. Financial plan;
d. Estimated cost; and
e. Life-cycle cost analysis.
(4) Project benefit and compatibility. The City shall consider the following factors in determining the proposed project's compatibility with the appropriate local or regional comprehensive or development plans:
a. City and community benefits;
b. City and community support or opposition, or both;
c. Public involvement strategy;
d. Commitment to facilitate participation by minority business enterprises in the project;
e. Use of transparent competitive procurement policies adequate to maximize competitive bidding opportunities for potential subcontractors and suppliers;
f. Compatibility with applicable comprehensive, transportation and other governmental plans;
g. Compatibility with existing City facilities; and
h. Compatibility with City, local, regional, and State economic development efforts.
(5) Approval of transportation facilities. The City shall not approve any transportation facility unless it determines that the transportation facility serves the public purpose of the Public-Private Transportation Act of 1995, codified in Code of Virginia, Title 33.2, Ch. 18 (Code of Virginia, § 33.2-1800 et seq.), by meeting the requirements of Code of Virginia, § 33.2-1803(C).
(Code 1993, § 22.1-176; Code 2004, § 74-407; Code 2015, § 21-310; Code 2020, § 21-310; Ord. No. 2004-27-41, § 1, 2-23-2004)
Source: City of Richmond, Virginia, Code (2026 recodification) and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/richmond/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICICO_CH21PUPR_ARTIXPUIVPA_S21-310PRREVASEFetched: 11/8/2026