Boulder County bids, RFPs and contracts
Boulder, ColoradoPop. 328,560 · bouldercounty.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 246
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 178
- Contracts
- 3,108
- 935 vendors
The 30-second brief
246 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Boulder County's meetings, most in capital projects and transportation. The latest, from Oct 22: Design-Build Bridge Replacement for North 95th Street Crossing.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Ventures Unlimited Inc for ventures Unlimited Recommended for County Staffing (Oct 2026) and Unum Insurance Company for boulder County Approves Unum Employee Insurance Contract ($813,034.00 per year; total not-to-exceed amount of $2,439,102.00, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Boulder County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Boulder County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Boulder County buys from, taken from council records. 3,108 contracts with 935 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Boulder County.
Questions about Boulder County
How do I become an approved vendor for Boulder County?
Boulder County currently works with 935 vendors across contract types including STAFFING, INSURANCE, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 143 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 Boulder County?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Boulder County include Boulder County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boulder County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Boulder 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 Boulder County publish RFPs?
Boulder County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 178 solicitations from Boulder 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 Boulder County?
At Boulder County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Boulder County Sheriff's Office — Operations Division, and Community Planning & Permitting. 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 143 decision-makers at Boulder County.
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What does Boulder County spend the most on?
Based on 3,836 tracked contracts, Boulder County spends most on Capital Projects (2,123), Grants (958), Public Works (312), Environmental Services (288), and Recreation & Community Services (155). Contract types include STAFFING, INSURANCE, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Boulder County's current vendors?
Boulder County currently works with vendors including VENTURES UNLIMITED INC, UNUM INSURANCE COMPANY, COPLEY, KAREN, ICOLLABORATION INC, HBPAD CONSULTING LLC, INFOOBJECTS INC, MAVLRA CORPORATION, ATHENA CONSULTING LLC, and INSIGHT GLOBAL LLC. These vendors span contract types like STAFFING, INSURANCE, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Boulder County working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Boulder County is actively discussing: Boulder County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Boulder County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Boulder County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), BCHA Annual Plan 2026: Affordable Housing Expansion, Services, and Strategies, and Historic Preservation Advisory Board Reviews Landmark Applications. 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 Boulder County have?
Boulder County currently has 178 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,123), Grants (958), and Public Works (312). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.