CON 2541 Fire Training Garage Notice of Settlement
This notice informs that the State of Colorado will make final settlement on October 2, 2026 for the construction contract (CON 2541) of a…
State bids
Colorado Government Bids & RFPs
- New this week
- 100+
- Agencies posting
- 50+
- Closing this week
- 150+
This page lists open Colorado bids from state agencies, CDOT, counties, cities, school districts and universities, along with recently closed solicitations and contract awards, so you can see what is being bought today and who won it before.
Colorado Bids and Bidding Guide
Colorado state agency solicitations are posted on Colorado VSS, the state's Vendor Self-Service system, where vendors register and receive notifications. Policy is set by the State Purchasing and Contracts Office inside the Office of the State Controller — which is a guidance site, not a bid board, and a common wrong turn. Below the state sit CDOT, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the University of Colorado system, 64 counties and the municipalities, each buying on its own.
Where Are Colorado RFPs Posted?
- Colorado VSS — state agency solicitations, notifications and responses. Free vendor account required.
- State Purchasing and Contracts Office — purchasing policy, rules and vendor guidance. Reference only, not a bid list.
- CDOT bidding — highway and bridge construction, bid electronically on Bid Express. CDOT prequalification for construction.
- CDOT procurement on BidNet Direct — goods and services.
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife — trails, campgrounds, facilities and land management.
- CU Procurement Service Center — University of Colorado campuses. Separate supplier registration.
- Counties, cities and school districts — local contracts across 64 counties. Registration varies by entity.
The state's own guide to bidding on work with Colorado is the shortest route into the system if you are starting cold. Two sources are easy to miss: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which contracts trail construction, campground renovation, facilities and land management across the state park system, and the individual school districts, which purchase independently for transportation, food service, technology and facilities.
What Do You Need Before You Can Bid in Colorado?
- Register on Colorado VSS and complete your commodity codes. Registration is free, and the codes determine which solicitations reach you — a thin profile produces a quiet inbox rather than an empty market.
- Start CDOT prequalification if you do transportation construction. It runs separately from state vendor registration and it is not something you can complete once a letting is already advertised.
- Register with the CU Procurement Service Center if higher education is a target. University purchasing runs on its own system and its own supplier list, and state registration does not reach it.
- Add the counties and cities you actually sell into. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora and the larger counties each maintain their own vendor lists, and none of them inherit your state registration.
Which Colorado Cities Issue the Most RFPs?
Most of Colorado's contracting sits along the Front Range, and what each city buys differs sharply. Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo are not variations on one market — they are three different ones.
- Denver — state capital and largest city: technology, construction, healthcare, transit.
- Colorado Springs — substantial military presence: defense, aerospace, technology, base support.
- Aurora — healthcare, infrastructure and education across a fast-growing metro suburb.
- Fort Collins — Colorado State University and a research cluster: technology, renewable energy.
- Lakewood — real estate, urban development and sustainability projects.
- Thornton and Westminster — infrastructure, public works, environmental and education contracting.
- Arvada — renewable energy, green initiatives and public transportation.
- Pueblo — steel and heavy manufacturing, agriculture, logistics.
- Centennial — IT services, research partnerships and development projects.
- Boulder — the CU flagship campus: research, education and technology services.
How Do You Watch Every Colorado Source at Once?
Colorado opportunities only help if you find them with time left to write something good. Between VSS, CDOT, Parks and Wildlife, the CU system, 64 counties and every municipality, that is more places than a weekly routine covers. Bid Banana searches 1.6M+ bids and awards from 4,000+ agencies across all 50 states, updated daily. Filter to Colorado and narrow by agency, industry or NAICS code, then save the search so new Colorado bids arrive in one email digest, daily or weekly, at the hour you pick. It is $49.99 a month or $479.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.
Where Should You Start With Colorado RFPs?
- Register on VSS and set your commodity codes. Bookmark VSS rather than the State Controller's purchasing pages — the second one explains the rules, the first one lists the work.
- Pick your corridor. Denver technology work and Colorado Springs defense work reward very different registrations, references and framing, and chasing both at once usually means competing well in neither.
- Add one overlooked source to your watchlist — Parks and Wildlife, a school district, or the CU system. These are easy to overlook.
Colorado's public market is more fragmented than its size suggests. The vendors who do well here are the ones who registered in the right places before they needed to.
FAQs
Where are Colorado RFPs posted?
State agency solicitations are posted on Colorado VSS, the state's Vendor Self-Service system, where vendors also register and receive notifications. The State Purchasing and Contracts Office within the Office of the State Controller sets purchasing policy. CDOT, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the University of Colorado system, the 64 counties and the municipalities all procure separately.
How do I register as a Colorado state vendor?
Through Colorado VSS at vss.state.co.us. Registration is free and it is what lets you view solicitation details, receive notifications matched to your commodity codes, and respond. Registering before you find work you want is the practical order — the account is not something to set up inside a bid window.
Where do I find Colorado transportation contracts?
CDOT advertises its highway and bridge construction projects on its own website, and contractors submit those bids electronically through Bid Express after getting CDOT prequalification. CDOT’s other purchasing (goods, services and non-construction contracts) is posted on BidNet Direct, part of the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, rather than in the general state listings.
Which Colorado cities issue the most RFPs?
Denver leads as the state capital and largest city, with technology, construction and healthcare contracting. Colorado Springs follows, weighted heavily toward defense and aerospace. Aurora, Fort Collins and Lakewood round out the most active, each with a distinct profile.
Are there defense contracting opportunities in Colorado?
Yes, concentrated around Colorado Springs, which hosts a significant military presence and a substantial aerospace and defense sector. Vendors in those fields generally find the Colorado Springs region the natural focus, alongside federal contracting routes that sit outside the state system entirely.
Do Colorado universities issue their own RFPs?
Yes. The University of Colorado system runs its own Procurement Service Center covering purchasing across its campuses, with a route for suppliers to participate in bids. Colorado State University and the other institutions procure separately again, so higher education is several distinct markets rather than one.
How many Colorado bids close this week?
150+ open Colorado bids close in the next seven days.
Does this include federal opportunities in Colorado?
Yes. 50+ open federal solicitations from SAM.gov and other federal sources name Colorado as the place of performance. They are listed in their own section on this page.
Open Colorado bids
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- Roadway and Signalization Improvements - State Highway 45A (Pueblo Boulevard)
The City of Pueblo is seeking qualified contractors to perform comprehensive roadway and signalization improvements on State Highway 45A…
- CON 2651 CHES Classroom Buildout Notice of Settlement
This notice announces the final settlement of the contract for the CON 2651 CHES Classroom Buildout at Pikes Peak State College. The State…
- CTF RCC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210772
The State of Colorado, Office of the State Architect, is soliciting bids for the replacement of the fire protection system at the Rifle…
- Replacement of Johnson Control Actuator Valves at WRF
The City of Pueblo is soliciting a qualified commercial plumbing or mechanical contractor to replace eight obsolete Johnson Controls…
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- Fresh Produce - Request for Quote
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking competitive bids to supply fresh produce for multiple correctional facility…
- ACP Client Data Removal Services
The State of Colorado is seeking qualified vendors to provide automated and manual opt‑out and data‑removal services for individuals who…
- ACP Client Data Removal Services
The State of Colorado’s Department of Personnel Administration (DPA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide automated and manual “opt‑out”…
- TERP - GRASS DRILL
The State of Colorado, Division of Parks and Wildlife, is seeking a single vendor to provide one 30‑foot grass drill, including delivery…
- UCB000612-WV-Clean Thermal Energy Transition-Phase 1
This solicitation appears to be a grant or funding opportunity titled “Clean Thermal Energy Transition – Phase 1” for the state of West…
- Golden Police and Fire Department Towing and Impound Services
The City of Golden, Colorado is soliciting a qualified towing and impound vendor to provide 24/7 tow, recovery, and vehicle storage services…
- Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (Qty. 2)
The City of Grand Junction is seeking to purchase two new mid‑size all‑wheel‑drive sport‑utility vehicles. Bids must be submitted…
- Charter School Institute - Fresh Fruit and Vegetables SoCo
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide and deliver fresh, locally‑grown (and where necessary…
- Fresh Eggs - BVCF, CCCW, DWCF
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking competitive bids to supply fresh, USDA‑inspected Grade A eggs (brown or white…
- City Administration Building (CAB) Automation System (BAS) Modernization
The City of Colorado Springs seeks a firm‑fixed‑price contractor to fully modernize the Building Automation System (BAS) for its City…
- Mile High United Way / Resource Contact Center
The State of Colorado’s Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Program is procuring a sole‑source contract with Mile High United Way to operate a…
- National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
The State of Colorado is contracting the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to administer a suite of…
- No Call List Program
The State of Colorado seeks a vendor to operate and maintain the Colorado No‑Call List program, a statewide database that allows residents…
- Drennan Road Bridge Replacement Desgin
The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a qualified engineering firm to provide complete design services for the replacement of two bridges…
- RFP,BSFA,2027-0029 CSF Marketing Services
The Colorado State Fair Authority is seeking a full‑service marketing agency to develop, execute, and manage a comprehensive, year‑round…
- Waste Containers for City Cleanup Projects
The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified vendor to provide 30‑yard and 40‑yard roll‑off waste containers, deliver them to designated…
- December Meat & Cheese - Request for Quote
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) to supply meat and cheese to six correctional‑facility…
- CMS #211060 RFQ Pre-Disaster DRR
The State of Colorado’s Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is issuing a Pre‑Disaster Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish a pool of…
- NCS1 CTF202624 FCF Canteen Cameras
This notice announces the final settlement of a contract awarded to Corvinus Group LLC for the design, installation, and integration of…
- 2020-109M21 Upgrade Interiors Group Home; IFB (re-bid)
This notice announces the final settlement of a construction contract for the “2020-109M21 Upgrade Interiors Group Homes” project in Pueblo…
- 1570 Grant Street Renovation - NCS
The State of Colorado, through its Office of the State Architect and the Department of Personnel & Administration, has issued a Notice of…
- AFB; 2024-030P23 Ph1 Regional Centers Bathroom Remodel
The State of Colorado’s Department of Human Services is finalizing a contract with Kiser Construction GJ LLC for Phase 1 of bathroom…
- Clean and Connected Pueblo
The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified firm to provide temporary laborers and crew supervisors for its “Clean and Connected Pueblo”…
- CCCS DQ 27-007 Workforce Program Management Solution
The Colorado Community College System’s Workforce Solutions and Innovation division is seeking a comprehensive project‑management software…
- (RFP) Skyline Park Concession Services
The City and County of Denver’s Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate a beverage‑focused kiosk…
- (RFP) Skyline Park Concession Services
SummaryDPR requests proposals from companies with the capability, financial backing, and vision alignment to operate beverage-focused…
- Compressor Maintenance Services
The City of Thornton is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive compressor maintenance services for its municipal facilities…
- 2026 Contract Street Maintenance - Patterson Curb Ramps
The City of Grand Junction is seeking a single‑source construction contractor to replace and repair concrete curb ramps, sidewalks, and…
- ENGLEWOOD RECREATION CENTER CARDIO EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
The City of Englewood is seeking a qualified contractor to replace all remaining aging cardio fitness equipment at the Englewood Recreation…
- CSP Rifle Optic Replacements
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply up to 800 modern EOTech holographic rifle optics and to provide a…
- Parks Maintenance On-Call
The City of Colorado Springs is issuing an Indefinite‑Delivery‑Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) “on‑call” contract for a wide array of…
- PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES
The City of Englewood is seeking qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to provide comprehensive financial and compliance audit…
- CSP Rifle Optic Replacements
The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is seeking a vendor to supply up to 800 modern EOTech holographic rifle optics and to provide a one‑for‑one…
- ON-CALL HVAC REPAIR, INSTALLATION & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The City of Englewood is seeking a qualified HVAC contractor to provide on‑call repair, installation, and preventative maintenance services…
- Warehouse Kosher Meals
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking a qualified vendor to supply shelf‑stable and frozen Kosher meals to its Central…
- Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant Ponds Sludge Removal
The City of Thornton is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call sludge removal and disposal services for the Wes Brown…
- OAAA, 2010, 082422, Buckley SFB FA Upgrade Bldg 1000A
The State of Colorado, through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has issued a notice of final settlement for the fire‑alarm…
- Boiler Chemicals & Treatment SRVS at CTCF - Documented Quote
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide boiler chemicals and related treatment services for…
- Boiler Chemicals & Treatment SRVS at CTCF - Documented Quote
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is soliciting a qualified vendor to provide boiler chemicals and treatment services for the…
- Boiler Chemicals & Treatment SRVS at CTCF - Documented Quote
The State of Colorado is seeking a qualified vendor to supply boiler chemicals and provide treatment services for the Colorado…
- Construction of Sun Mountain Boulevard
The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new 0.75‑mile, two‑lane roadway (Sun Mountain Boulevard) that will…
- West Side Improvements - Bus Stops Package 1
The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified contractor to rehabilitate 23 existing bus stops on the city’s west side. The scope includes…
- Pavement Markings Services
The City of Thornton is seeking an experienced contractor to provide on‑call, as‑needed pavement‑marking services across all municipal…
- On-Call General Civil Construction and Pipeline Maintenance Services
The City of Thornton is establishing a five‑year on‑call (IDIQ‑type) contract for a broad range of civil‑construction and…
- Shotgun Transition
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) is issuing a procurement to replace its legacy Remington 870 shotguns with Mossberg 590A1…
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- FY27;Federal;RFP MH PATH
The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) is seeking qualified public, tribal, or nonprofit organizations to deliver the federal…
- Boiler Chemicals & Treatment SRVS at CTCF - Documented Quote
The State of Colorado is seeking a qualified vendor to supply boiler chemicals and provide treatment services for the Colorado…
- AFB; 2015-031P14 Facility Refurbishment for Safety Risk Miti
This notice announces the final settlement of a construction contract for the refurbishment of a Colorado Department of Human Services…
- PPSC DQ 27-005 Flooring Renovations RE-BID
Pikes Peak State College is re‑issuing a solicitation for the complete flooring renovation of its Child Development Center. The scope…
- To procure HCBS and Quality and Member Experience Monitoring
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) seeks a qualified organization to serve as the Home and Community Based…
Federal opportunities in Colorado
SAM.gov and other federal solicitations performed in Colorado.
- Grounds Maintenance PSFB and CMSFS
The solicitation calls for a comprehensive grounds‑maintenance and snow‑removal contract to support Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB) and…
- ExSV 27.1 Colombia Catered Meals
The U.S. Army seeks a contractor to provide fully prepared, delivered catered breakfast and dinner meals for the ExSV 27.1 exercise in…
- CHOH 326202 Repair Historic Potomac River Dams 4 a
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gauge interest and capability of firms for the repair of Historic Dam…
- H399--OKC Elevator Test and Inspection (Semi Annual and Annual Service)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive inspection and testing services for…
- CFLHD Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for Architect-Engineer Design Services
The Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) will issue an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity…
Recently closed Colorado bids
- ON-CALL PAINTING AND SURFACE COATING CONTRACTORS
- Addendum to approved CATEX, EA and EHP for UMUT Broadband Connectivity Project
- To procure HCBS and Quality and Member Experience Monitoring
The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) is seeking a qualified, financially sound organization to serve as the…
- Technical Assistance and Training Partnership for Criminal Justice Programs Unit
- Legal Research Services
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