Business Opportunities

The Capital Region Airport Commission is committed to increasing and promoting fair and equal business opportunities to qualified companies. We believe that the relationship between the Commission and our vendors is very important and one that is mutually beneficial.

The Commission purchases goods and services throughout the year by competitive process to effectively operate Richmond International Airport. To register your company for available Business Opportunities with the Capital Region Airport Commission, please follow the link to www.eva.state.va.us.  Registration is required to receive electronic notification.  Registration assistance is available from eVA Customer Care: Phone: 866-289-7367 or 804-371-2525 Email: eVACustomerCare@dgs.virginia.gov

Current Business Opportunities

Landscape & Irrigation Project (IFB: 10-2105)
North Garage, South Commercial Lane & Economy Lot A Landscape & Irrigation : The project areas include the landscaping & irrigation for the area adjacent to the North Garage, the area adjacent to the South Commercial Lane expansion and Economy Lot A at Richmond International Airport. Landscape improvements will include new plantings, street trees and turf in the previously mentioned areas. All areas will be irrigated.

Airfield Electrical System Upgrade (IFB: 10-2101)
This project includes modifications of electrical vaults and Airfield Lighting Control & Monitoring System (ALCMS), replacement of all taxiway and runway centerline lights, runway touchdown zone lights and taxiway edge lights with LED lights, replacement of runway edge lights with new ones, replacement of electrical cables, conduit, counterpoise and safety (equipment) ground system (if needed), replacement of airfield signs with LED signs, and installation of junction can plazas and new LED airfield signs, and new taxiway LED edge lights.

Rehabilitate Taxiways H F R & C (IFB: 10-2102)
This project involves the rehabilitation of taxiways H, F, R and C at Richmond International Airport including: concrete joint repair, milling and placing asphalt, full depth pavement reconstruction, and taxiway lighting modification.

For more details on these business opportunities please follow the link to the eVA Self Service Portal. To view Business Opportunities for just the Capital Region Airport Commission click on the "Advanced Search" button and select "Capital Region Airport Commission from the "Agency/Entity" dropdown.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy

The Commission encourages small, minority and women-owned firms to participate in business opportunities at Richmond International Airport. Our Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan is governed by the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26. The Commission does not certify firms, but accepts the certification of the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise. To request information or a certification package, please contact the Virginia Department of  Minority Business Enterprise at 1111 East Main Street, Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219. Phone: (804) 786-6585, Toll-free: 1 (888) 792-6323.

FY2011 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Plan

CY2010 Business Opportunities Forecast

Business Opportunities Resources:

Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory (maintained by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise) 

Commonwealth of Virginia Small, Women, and Minority (SWaM) Owned Business Directory (maintained by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise)

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Small, Women, or Minority (SWaM) Owned Certification 

Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) 

Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Directory

Central Virginia Business & Construction Association (CVBCA)  804-521-4052, Fax 804-521-4084

Richmond Metropolitan Business League (MBL)  

Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise (DMBE)

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC)

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (VHCC) 

Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC)

Richmond International Airport is a designated Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #207). Businesses interested in the FTZ are encouraged to register in the vendor database.

Richmond International Airport's indoor advertising is managed by Departure Media. If you or your company is interested in advertising opportunities within the airport, contact Departure Media at 704-333-7715.

For additional information or questions concerning business opportunities with the Commission, contact us.