El Paso County bids, RFPs and contracts
Colorado Springs, ColoradoPop. 757,040 · elpasoco.com- Latest pre-RFP
- Nov 6, 2026
- Yesterday
- Pre-RFPs
- 280
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 4+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 3,255
- 987 vendors
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280 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in El Paso County's meetings, most in public safety and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Nov 6: Workforce Department Aligning Grant Collaboration and Leadership.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
4+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: D2c Architects Inc for D2C Architects Receives Northeast Substation Amendment (Not to exceed $6,325.00, Nov 2026) and Balsick, Garrett M for county Plans Land Conveyance to Garrett Balsick ($7,000.00, Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in El Paso County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations El Paso County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who El Paso County buys from, taken from council records. 3,255 contracts with 987 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at El Paso County.
Questions about El Paso County
How do I become an approved vendor for El Paso County?
El Paso County currently works with 987 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 124 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 El Paso County?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at El Paso County include El Paso County Commissioners Discuss Library Funding and Space Command, El Paso County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Discuss Key Initiatives, and El Paso County Commissioners: Thanksgiving, Traffic Safety & Urban Renewal, 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 El Paso County publish RFPs?
El Paso County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 521 solicitations from El Paso County. 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 El Paso County?
At El Paso County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include El Paso County Contracts & Procurement, and Law Enforcement Bureau, El Paso County Sheriff's Office. 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 124 decision-makers at El Paso County.
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What does El Paso County spend the most on?
Based on 1,515 tracked contracts, El Paso County spends most on Capital Projects (827), Public Works (237), Grants (162), Transportation (157), and County Taxes (132). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are El Paso County's current vendors?
El Paso County currently works with vendors including D2C ARCHITECTS INC, BALSICK, GARRETT M, FINSTERWALD IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPE SERVICES LIMITED DBA FINSTERWALD SERVICES, JALISCO INTERNATIONAL INC, WEAR PARTS & EQUIPMENT CO INC, CARahsoft TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, PROWERS COUNTY COLORADO, BLUE RIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC, VICTORY SUPPLY LLC, and MOUNTAIN VIEW ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, SUPPLIES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is El Paso County working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, El Paso County is actively discussing: El Paso County Commissioners Discuss Library Funding and Space Command, El Paso County Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Discuss Key Initiatives, El Paso County Commissioners: Thanksgiving, Traffic Safety & Urban Renewal, BCC Proclaims Marine Corps Anniversary, Discusses Veterans & Budget, and El Paso County Commissioners Discuss Budget, Community Initiatives & Safety. 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 El Paso County have?
El Paso County currently has 521 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (827), Public Works (237), and Grants (162). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.