Chaffee County bids, RFPs and contracts
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- Oct 22, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 164
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 124
- Contracts
- 3,728
- 1,583 vendors
The 30-second brief
164 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Chaffee County's meetings, most in grants and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 22: At its November 10, 2026 meeting, the board considered adoption of the 2026 Chaffee County Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Helmke for Community Planning and Natural Resources. The item is a planning document, not a vendor award, but it signals housing priorities that can drive later funding, studies, or implementation work. A seller should watch for follow-on programs, grant use, or consulting work tied to the assessment.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Environmental Services.
Latest awards: ALPINEECO for alpineEco Recommends Wetland Mitigation Measures (Oct 2026) and Stadium Ems for stadium EMS Provided Medical Staffing for Concert (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Chaffee County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Chaffee County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Chaffee County buys from, taken from council records. 3,728 contracts with 1,583 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Chaffee County.
Questions about Chaffee County
How do I become an approved vendor for Chaffee County?
Chaffee County currently works with 1,583 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 42 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 Chaffee County?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Chaffee County include Chaffee County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Chaffee County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Chaffee 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 Chaffee County publish RFPs?
Chaffee County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 124 solicitations from Chaffee 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 Chaffee County?
At Chaffee County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Chaffee County Public Health, Information Technology, Road & Bridge Department, Building Safety Department, and Chaffee County Fire Protection District. 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 42 decision-makers at Chaffee County.
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What does Chaffee County spend the most on?
Based on 4,125 tracked contracts, Chaffee County spends most on Capital Projects (1,943), Grants (1,289), Environmental Services (387), Recreation & Community Services (325), and Transportation (181). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Chaffee County's current vendors?
Chaffee County currently works with vendors including ALPINEECO, STADIUM EMS, BROWN NOTE, MOUNTAIN ENGINEERING & TESTING INC, JOHN DEERE, NFF, ALLIANCE, CHAFFEE HOUSING TRUST, and POWDER MONARCH LLC DBA MONARCH SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, 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 Chaffee County working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, Chaffee County is actively discussing: Chaffee County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Chaffee County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Chaffee County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Chaffee County Commissioners to Review Silver Cliff Ranch Permit, and Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting: Lodging Tax & XCEL Variance. 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 Chaffee County have?
Chaffee County currently has 124 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,943), Grants (1,289), and Environmental Services (387). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.