Pitkin County bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Nov 5, 2026
- Yesterday
- Pre-RFPs
- 477
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 9
- Contracts
- 3,103
- 1,378 vendors
The 30-second brief
477 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Pitkin County's meetings, most in infrastructure & maintenance and capital projects. The latest, from Nov 5: Public Safety Radio said the Ajax site is slated for replacement in 2028 and that full design, approvals, and contracting are intended to be completed in 2027. The budget also said savings in 2027 would help accrue capital for the upcoming Ajax telecommunications site replacement. No designer or contractor was named. The project was in early planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 9. Latest awards: Elam Construction Inc for pitkin County Plans Night Work Permit Amendment (Nov 2026) and Twin Lakes Reservoir & Canal Company for pitkin County Authorizes Twin Lakes Share Purchase (Nov 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Pitkin County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Pitkin County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Pitkin County buys from, taken from council records. 3,103 contracts with 1,378 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Pitkin County.
Questions about Pitkin County
How do I become an approved vendor for Pitkin County?
Pitkin County currently works with 1,378 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 285 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 Pitkin County?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Pitkin County include Pitkin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pitkin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Pitkin 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 Pitkin County publish RFPs?
Pitkin County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 446 solicitations from Pitkin County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Environmental Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Pitkin County?
At Pitkin County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Administration / County Manager, Finance Department / Internal Audit, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Public Works. 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 285 decision-makers at Pitkin County.
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What does Pitkin County spend the most on?
Based on 4,705 tracked contracts, Pitkin County spends most on Capital Projects (2,600), Grants (737), Environmental Services (495), Public Works (463), and Transportation (410). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Pitkin County's current vendors?
Pitkin County currently works with vendors including ELAM CONSTRUCTION INC, TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR & CANAL COMPANY, KIEWIT, TURO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, and ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS (RMYC). These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Pitkin County working on?
Based on 28 tracked meetings, Pitkin County is actively discussing: Pitkin County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Pitkin County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Pitkin County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Pitkin Commissioners Address Budget, Liquor Permits & Snow Efforts, and TDR Certificate Transfers & Land Deals: Aspen & Pitkin County. 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 Pitkin County have?
Pitkin County currently has 446 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,600), Grants (737), and Environmental Services (495). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.