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City of Arvada bids, RFPs and contracts

City of Arvada logoArvada, Colorado
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 28, 2026
5 days ago
Pre-RFPs
206
15 in the last 30 days
Open bids
3+
Next due Nov 13
Contracts
1,626
711 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

206 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Arvada's meetings, most in grants and environmental services. The latest, from Oct 28: City Deploying Wildfire Early Detection Sensors and Camera Infrastructure.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.

How they buy

3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 13. Latest awards: Cellco Partnership Dba Verizon Wireless for arvada Considers 20-Year Verizon Wireless Site Lease ($24,000 annually; $120,000 for the initial five-year term; $599,205 for the 20-year lease, Oct 2026) and Urban Drainage & Flood Control District Dba Mile High Flood District for arvada Plans Flood Risk Program Agreement With MHFD (Oct 2026).

206 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 28

15 new pre-RFPs at City of Arvada this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Arvada's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of Arvada is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of Arvada buys from, taken from council records. 1,626 contracts with 711 vendors.

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Arvada.

Questions about City of Arvada

How do I become an approved vendor for City of Arvada?

City of Arvada currently works with 711 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 66 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 City of Arvada?

Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Arvada include City of Arvada — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Arvada — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Arvada — 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 City of Arvada publish RFPs?

City of Arvada publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 485 solicitations from City of Arvada. 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 City of Arvada?

At City of Arvada, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Parks, Golf & Hospitality, Neighborhoods & Community Services > Arvada Housing Authority, Neighborhoods & Community Services > Adopt-a-street, Neighborhoods & Community Services > Neighborhood Engagement, and Municipal Court. 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 66 decision-makers at City of Arvada.

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What does City of Arvada spend the most on?

Based on 3,036 tracked contracts, City of Arvada spends most on Capital Projects (1,759), Public Works (567), Grants (271), Environmental Services (238), and Transportation (201). Contract types include FACILITIES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of Arvada's current vendors?

City of Arvada currently works with vendors including CELLCO PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS, URBAN DRAINAGE & FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT DBA MILE HIGH FLOOD DISTRICT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, COLORADO, CITY OF LAKEWOOD, CITY OF EDGEWATER, and CITY OF GOLDEN. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, 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 City of Arvada working on?

Based on 29 tracked meetings, City of Arvada is actively discussing: City of Arvada — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Arvada — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Arvada — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Arvada City Council Addresses 2026 Agenda & Community Concerns (Dec 16), and Arvada City Council Meeting: Infrastructure, Personnel & Community Updates. 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 City of Arvada have?

City of Arvada currently has 485 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,759), Public Works (567), and Grants (271). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.

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