City of Bristol, VA

The City of Bristol, VA held a council meeting on April 15, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a contract with SCS Engineers for engineering services related to the Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF), following a competitive RFP process with four proposals. Additionally, the council approved a $100,340.50 contract with Watson Consoles for the purchase and installation of dispatch consoles for the police department, utilizing a cooperative procurement contract. The meeting also featured a comprehensive presentation of the city manager's recommended budget for fiscal year 2027, highlighting no tax rate increases, funding for capital projects including road and bridge repairs, and the addition of several city positions. The council approved a resolution establishing the real property tax rates for 2026 at 93 cents per $100 of assessed value. Public comments focused primarily on zoning concerns and neighborhood safety, but no procurement actions were related to those topics.