City of Bristol, VA

The City of Bristol, Virginia City Council held a meeting on July 28, 2026, which included several procurement and contracting decisions. The council approved multiple contract awards including bids for crushed stone and sand from Fulcan Materials, TripleZ Distribution LLC, and E Dylan and Company, as well as materials from Tennessee Aggregates and Salem Stone Corporation. They authorized cooperative procurement contracts with Tyler Technologies for financial management software, UKG Kronos Solutions for human resource information systems, and United Rentals for rental equipment. Additionally, the council approved a $529,000 contract with Goint Construction Consultants for construction management services related to an equalization tank system at the landfill. The meeting also covered zoning amendments, ordinance readings related to recreational substance retail regulations and outdoor event permits, and several board appointments. Budget appropriations and transfers were briefly mentioned, with no significant net budget impact anticipated from the software procurements due to staffing changes. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing city infrastructure projects, software system upgrades, and regulatory updates with multiple motions passed unanimously.