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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Supplier diversity is a priority for the Capital Region Airport Commission, owner and operator of Richmond International Airport (RIC). It is our policy to promote, facilitate and aggressively seek the participation of small, local, minority and woman-owned businesses in all Commission contracts and procurements for the airport.

We implement community programs and equip our suppliers with information and resources in an effort to create a transparent environment for airport contracting, and we are committed to implementing practices that are fair, inclusive and accessible to the community.

At its pre-pandemic peak in 2019, RIC moved nearly 4.4 million visitors through its gates. Today, as passenger traffic recovers and cargo capabilities grow to meet the demand for essential supplies and e-commerce, the airport continues to play a vital role in the regional economy for Central Virginia. Why not play a part in airport's - and thus the region's - future?

The Commission purchases a multitude of goods and services that are necessary to continue to run RIC operations smoothly. For business opportunities with the Commission, contact us.

For a list of upcoming business opportunities, download RIC's Business Opportunities - FY23-FY25 brochure.

Current Business Opportunities

The Capital Region Airport Commission requests proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide Procurement Consulting Services to the Commission.  It is the intent of the Commission to establish an agreement with the firm best suited to meet the needs and requirements of the Commission. The services will be administered by the Commission’s President and Chief Executive Officer and designated staff and will commence following the execution of a contract.

All procurement inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Phyllis Byrdsong by email at: procurement@flyrichmond.com  or by fax at 804-652-2605.

The deadline for questions is November 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.                                             

Additional information and the complete Request for Proposal package is available electronically for download at https://eva.virginia.gov

For business opportunities with the Commission, contact us.

Bid documents are available for download from eVA, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s online electronic procurement system at https://eva.virginia.gov.

How to Register

We encourage all of our current and potential suppliers to register with the eVA, the State of Virginia's online procurement service. Once registered, suppliers can choose to receive e-mail notifications about business opportunities at RIC, which are posted on eVA's self-service portal.

Registered users will automatically receive electronic notifications of opportunities. To view Business Opportunities for the Capital Region Airport Commission only, click on the "Advanced Search" button and select "Capital Region Airport Commission” from the "Agency/Entity" drop-down.

Registration assistance is available from eVA Customer Care at 866-289-7367 or 804-371-2525, or by email at eVACustomerCare@dgs.virginia.gov.

 

Join the Capital Region Airport Commission's Supplier Network

Submit your business information to be considered for contracting and concession opportunities at the Commission.

Supplier Diversity

For many years, the Capital Region Airport Commission has demonstrated its commitment to supplier diversity by providing meaningful opportunities for small, women-owned and minority-owned (SWaM) businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) to secure a variety of airport contracts.

 

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Want to work with RIC? Learn about contracting opportunities, network with industry professionals, and support supplier diversity at our 4th Annual P.O.W.E.R. Business Opportunities Conference on November 13, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Register for the conference here!

 

The 3rd annual P.O.W.E.R. Together Opportunities Forum was held on November 8, 2023, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC), 403 North 3rd Street, Richmond, Virginia. This event was an opportunity to learn about contracting opportunities at the Airport, to support supplier diversity, and to network with industry professionals.

To view the full P.O.W.E.R. Together Business Opportunities presentation, please visit here.

For a list of upcoming business opportunities, download RIC's Business Opportunities - FY23-FY25 brochure.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
The Commission has established a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) DBE Program regulatory requirements and to increase opportunities for businesses seeking contracts with Richmond International Airport.  The DBE Program applies to capital improvement projects at the airport that are funded in whole or in part by the USDOT/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Qualified DBE firms can participate in these projects as prime contractors and/or subcontractors. The Commission encourages all firms that may be eligible to be certified as a DBE according to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 26 to seek such certification.

AIRPORT CONCESSION DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
The Commission has established an Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program to meet U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) ACDBE Program regulatory requirements and to increase opportunities for businesses seeking concessions contracts at Richmond International Airport. The ACDBE Program applies to airport concessions and certain management contracts. Qualified ACDBE firms are eligible to participate as prime concessionaires, subconcessionaires, joint venture partners, and suppliers of goods and services to concession operators. The Commission encourages all firms that may be eligible to be certified as an ACDBE according to the requirements of 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 23 to seek such certification.

HOW TO APPLY FOR DBE OR ACDBE CERTIFICATION
The Virginia Unified Certification Program includes two certifying agencies: The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity or the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA). DBE and ACDBE certification by either of these agencies is accepted throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

To request information or to apply for either DBE or ACDBE certification, please contact:

Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
101 N. 14th Street, 11th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804-786-6585; Toll-free: 1-888-792-6323
www.sbsd.virginia.gov

or

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Department of Supplier Diversity
1 Aviation Circle
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 703-417-8625
www.mwaa.com/business/department-supplier-diversity-dsd

The Commission’s current DBE and ACDBE Programs:
The Commission's current Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Policy and Goals may be found here.
The Commission's current Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Program Policy and Goals may be found here.

Fair

Maintaining fair and open processes is a routine part of how we do business. Our efforts promote equal business opportunities to qualified companies, thereby increasing the quantity of contracts awarded to SWaMs and DBEs each year.

Inclusive

We have prioritized our commitment to fostering equal opportunities for diverse suppliers. Throughout the year, we promote a wide array of projects and conduct a competitive bidding process that includes small businesses.

Accessible

Periodically, the Commission hosts a Business Opportunity Forum. By providing public forums to help current and potential suppliers better understand and participate in the bidding process, we have increased the pool of qualified SWaM and DBE bidders.

Download the Supplier Diversity brochure for more information.

If you are interested in contracting or concession opportunities at RIC, we encourage you to download our guide to contracting and concession opportunities at RIC brochure to learn about and participate in RIC’s competitive bidding process.

Click here for a recap of Richmond International Airport participation with SWaM (Small, Women-owned and Minority-owned Businesses) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) companies for capital expenditures, goods & services and concessions.

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