City of Salida bids, RFPs and contracts
Salida, ColoradoPop. 5,985 · cityofsalida.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 9 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 62
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 162
- Contracts
- 522
- 286 vendors
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62 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Salida's meetings, most in professional services and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 29: Property Transfer and Land Banking Strategy for Housing Development.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: RETROCYCLE for committee Declines to Advance Retrocycle Proposal (Sep 2026) and Cascade Ank Hagar LLC (Mar 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Salida's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Salida has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Salida buys from, taken from council records. 522 contracts with 286 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Salida.
Questions about City of Salida
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Salida?
City of Salida currently works with 286 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, Construction, and Grant. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 45 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with City of Salida?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Salida include City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does City of Salida publish RFPs?
City of Salida publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 162 solicitations from City of Salida. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Salida?
At City of Salida, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Community Development, Parks & Recreation, and Wastewater. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 45 decision-makers at City of Salida.
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What does City of Salida spend the most on?
Based on 1,586 tracked contracts, City of Salida spends most on Capital Projects (1,051), Public Works (245), Grants (113), Recreation & Community Services (93), and Public Updates (84). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, Construction, and Grant. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Salida's current vendors?
City of Salida currently works with vendors including RETROCYCLE, CASCADE ANK HAGAR LLC, NET ZERO DESIGN, DIBBLE ENGINEERING, AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL AVIATION, PYRAMID CONSTRUCTION, CHAFFEE HOUSING TRUST, B1 ENERGY, ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN COMPOST, and XCEL ENERGY INC.. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, Construction, and Grant. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is City of Salida working on?
Based on 24 tracked meetings, City of Salida is actively discussing: City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Salida — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Salida City Council Approves Licenses, Housing Amendments, & Gives Day, and Salida Arts & Culture Meeting: Projects, Budget, and Opportunities. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does City of Salida have?
City of Salida currently has 162 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,051), Public Works (245), and Grants (113). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.