Council committee criticizes City Hall eatery proposal
Even City Councilwoman Ellen F. Robertson, an ally of the mayor’s, opposed the lease, citing unanswered questions about a potential change of vendors and “holes” in the selection process. via Richmond...
View ArticleDeveloper cancels plans for 2 Jackson Ward hotels
RRHA and Windsor/Aughtry had agreed to basic terms but were unable to reach a final agreement that was consistent with terms and agreements previously accepted by the housing authority, RRHA...
View ArticleMayor withdraws proposal for new food vendor at City Hall
However, the council’s Land Use, Housing and Transportation committee voted last week to recommend denial of the lease, citing questions about Healthy Heart Plus’ lack of experience operating a...
View ArticleProcurement –“Percent-For-Art” Omitted From Contract
From: “Knott, Joseph O. – Procurement Services” <Joseph.Knott@richmondgov.com> Cc: “Carter, Rochelle D. – Purchasing” <Rochelle.Carter@richmondgov.com>; “Wright, Cheryl – Procurement”...
View Article“Percent-For-Art”– Schools
Were provisions for “Percent-For-Art” included in the procurements for Broad Rock Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School? September 30, 2011. No, provisions for “Percent-For-Art” were not...
View ArticleNAACP seeks review of Richmond jail plan
Cuccinelli was asked Wednesday to look at the city’s process to award a $116.5 million contract for the jail’s design and construction, as well as its plan to seek a waiver of state design standards,...
View ArticleLease purchase financing up to $5,000,000
CITY OF RICHMOND DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES RICHMOND, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL # N12094 Master Lease Agreement Issued: Thursday, December 22, 2011 Due Date: Monday, January 16, 2012 The...
View ArticleMeasure will give council more input on certain projects
After more than a year of delays and debate, the Richmond City Council approved a measure Monday night giving members a seat at the table during the review and scoring of certain types of proposals for...
View ArticleMeasure to give council more financial oversight dies
After more than a year of debate, a measure that would have given the Richmond City Council a major role in approving some contracts and change orders died a quiet death Thursday night in a council...
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Jail contractor slaps city with multi-million dollar lawsuit
As the city’s new justice center transforms into a state-of-the-art facility, questions are being raised over the way city leaders handled the process to build the jail. Link
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