City of Bristol, VA

The City of Bristol, Virginia City Council held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council awarded a contract for the Equalization Tank System Balance of Plant (SW26004) to the lowest responsible bidder, Heron, following a competitive bidding process. Additionally, the council approved a cooperative procurement contract with R.J. Young, the authorized dealer for Ricoh USA, Inc., for multifunction devices under a national cooperative agreement. The meeting also included approval of a street closure request for the annual Juneteenth celebration event. Other agenda items included a resolution supporting the Souls of Bristol's Black Bottom public history initiative and the hiring of a new city attorney. The council unanimously approved all motions related to procurement and event management during the session.