City of Manitou Springs bids, RFPs and contracts
Manitou Springs, ColoradoPop. 4,577 · manitouspringsco.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 12 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 199
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 308
- Contracts
- 2,748
- 1,115 vendors
The 30-second brief
199 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of Manitou Springs's meetings, most in parks & recreation and grants. The latest, from Oct 21: An executive summary proposes a municipal Affordable Housing Prioritization Policy to direct city-funded and city-assisted affordable housing to local workers and displaced residents first. It says the Planning Department would use Proposition 123 Local Planning Capacity grants to fund the compliance and auditing structure. The packet asks City Council to send the proposal to a formal work session and direct staff to draft ordinance language.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.
Latest awards: Colorado Springs Utilities for manitou Springs Seeks CSU Pole Relocation Agreement ($147,414 estimated; actual time-and-material costs payable, Oct 2026) and Hord Coplan Macht for park Design Agreement Approved for Hord Coplan Macht (Approximately $60,000, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in City of Manitou Springs's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations City of Manitou Springs has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who City of Manitou Springs buys from, taken from council records. 2,748 contracts with 1,115 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of Manitou Springs.
Questions about City of Manitou Springs
How do I become an approved vendor for City of Manitou Springs?
City of Manitou Springs currently works with 1,115 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 58 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 Manitou Springs?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of Manitou Springs include City of Manitou Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manitou Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of Manitou Springs — 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 Manitou Springs publish RFPs?
City of Manitou Springs publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 308 solicitations from City of Manitou Springs. 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 Manitou Springs?
At City of Manitou Springs, 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 Solid Waste, Planning, Parks & Recreation, Community Development, and Fire. 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 58 decision-makers at City of Manitou Springs.
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What does City of Manitou Springs spend the most on?
Based on 3,759 tracked contracts, City of Manitou Springs spends most on Capital Projects (1,993), Public Works (664), Grants (595), Transportation (259), and Parks & Recreation (248). Contract types include UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are City of Manitou Springs's current vendors?
City of Manitou Springs currently works with vendors including COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES, HORD COPLAN MACHT, JR ENGINEERING, NOMATIX, PARAGON DEVELOPMENT, and TIMBERLINE. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, and MAINTENANCE. 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 Manitou Springs working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, City of Manitou Springs is actively discussing: City of Manitou Springs — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of Manitou Springs — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of Manitou Springs — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Manitou Arts & Culture Board Meeting: Guidelines, Grants, and KollaCode, and Manitou Springs City Planning Commission Meeting: September 10, 2025. 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 Manitou Springs have?
City of Manitou Springs currently has 308 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,993), Public Works (664), and Grants (595). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.