City of Boulder bids, RFPs and contracts
Boulder, ColoradoPop. 105,689 · bouldercolorado.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 22, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 190
- 17 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 2
- Contracts
- 147
- 105 vendors
The 30-second brief
190 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Boulder's meetings, most in utilities and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 22: Updating the high-low siren system and expanding evacuation analysis and neighborhood planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Updates and Recreation & Community Services.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 2. Latest awards: Colorado Chautauqua Association (Oct 2026) and Coalition Clean Energy Fund for boulder Considers Clean Energy Fund Financing Partnership (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Boulder's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Boulder is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Boulder buys from, taken from council records. 147 contracts with 105 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Boulder.
Questions about City of Boulder
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Boulder?
City of Boulder currently works with 105 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 117 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 Boulder?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Boulder include City of Boulder — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), # City of Boulder — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Boulder — 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 Boulder publish RFPs?
City of Boulder publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 169 solicitations from City of Boulder. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Updates, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at City of Boulder?
At City of Boulder, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. 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 117 decision-makers at City of Boulder.
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What does City of Boulder spend the most on?
Based on 975 tracked contracts, City of Boulder spends most on Capital Projects (550), Public Updates (194), Recreation & Community Services (95), Public Safety (78), and Transportation (58). Contract types include FACILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, 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 Boulder's current vendors?
City of Boulder currently works with vendors including COLORADO CHAUTAUQUA ASSOCIATION, COALITION CLEAN ENERGY FUND, XCEL ENERGY, CANAL AVENUE PARK LLC, POWERENGAGE, BOULDER COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET, and CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, UTILITIES, 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 Boulder working on?
Based on 25 tracked meetings, City of Boulder is actively discussing: City of Boulder — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), # City of Boulder — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Boulder — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Boulder City Council Meeting: Zoning, Agreements, & Initiative Review, and Boulder City Council Meeting: Election Certification & 2026 Policy Planning. 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 Boulder have?
City of Boulder currently has 169 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (550), Public Updates (194), and Recreation & Community Services (95). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.