Denver County bids, RFPs and contracts
Denver, ColoradoPop. 740,613 · denvergov.org/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 23 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 389
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 23
- Contracts
- 22,144
- 3,146 vendors
The 30-second brief
389 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Denver County's meetings, most in information technology and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 14: The agenda schedules a five-year contract with Orion Environmental, LLC to support asbestos removal, regulated building material abatement, indoor air quality, mold remediation, emergency response support, and environmental litigation technical analysis citywide. The contract is valued at $7,500,000 and is pending the October 14, 2026 vote. That makes Orion the named prospective provider and sets a useful five-year service window.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 23. Latest awards: Vance Brothers LLC for vance Brothers Submits Citywide Chip Seal Bid ($7,588,370.38, Nov 2026) and Concrete Express Inc for concrete Express Submits Underpass Construction Bid (Base bid $9,855,794.00; Add Alternate 1 $43,250.00; combined total $9,899,044.00, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Denver County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Denver County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Denver County buys from, taken from council records. 22,144 contracts with 3,146 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Denver County.
Questions about Denver County
How do I become an approved vendor for Denver County?
Denver County currently works with 3,146 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 268 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 Denver County?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Denver County include Denver County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Denver County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Denver County — 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 Denver County publish RFPs?
Denver County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from Denver County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Denver County?
At Denver County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI), Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), Environmental Quality Division, and Treasurer. 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 268 decision-makers at Denver County.
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What does Denver County spend the most on?
Based on 7,838 tracked contracts, Denver County spends most on Capital Projects (3,778), Grants (1,502), Public Works (975), Public Services (878), and Transportation (705). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Denver County's current vendors?
Denver County currently works with vendors including VANCE BROTHERS LLC, CONCRETE EXPRESS INC, CONCRETE WORKS OF COLORADO INC, MICHELS TRENCHLESS INC, SEMA CONSTRUCTION INC, CUTLER REPAVING INC, INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES LLC, INLINER SOLUTIONS LLC, BRANNAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, and LOYA CONSTRUCTION INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Denver County working on?
Based on 26 tracked meetings, Denver County is actively discussing: Denver County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Denver County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Denver County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Denver City Council Approves Funding for Homelessness Support Services, and Denver City Council Approves Contracts for Services & Infrastructure Projects. 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 Denver County have?
Denver County currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,778), Grants (1,502), and Public Works (975). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.