Colorado Department of Higher Education bids, RFPs and contracts
Denver, Coloradocdhe.colorado.gov- Latest contract
- Jun 11, 2026
- 5 months ago
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 245
- 85 vendors
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Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Grants.
Latest awards: Community College of Aurora for GT Pathways Waivers Granted to CCA BAS Programs (Jun 2026) and Red Rocks Community College for GT Pathways Waiver Approved for RRCC BAS Degree (Jun 2026).
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Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Colorado Department of Higher Education has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Colorado Department of Higher Education buys from, taken from council records. 245 contracts with 85 vendors.
Questions about Colorado Department of Higher Education
How do I become an approved vendor for Colorado Department of Higher Education?
Colorado Department of Higher Education currently works with 85 vendors across contract types including OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Colorado Department of Higher Education?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Colorado Department of Higher Education include Colorado Department of Higher Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Colorado Department of Higher Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Colorado Department of Higher Education — 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 Colorado Department of Higher Education publish RFPs?
Colorado Department of Higher Education publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Colorado Department of Higher Education. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Colorado Department of Higher Education?
At Colorado Department of Higher Education, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Colorado Department of Higher Education spend the most on?
Based on 442 tracked contracts, Colorado Department of Higher Education spends most on Capital Projects (146), Education & Training (133), Grants (77), Consulting (43), and Education (43). Contract types include OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Colorado Department of Higher Education's current vendors?
Colorado Department of Higher Education currently works with vendors including COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA, RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, CHRISTIAN LEARNING INSTITUTE, STATE OF NEW MEXICO, and COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER. These vendors span contract types like OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Colorado Department of Higher Education working on?
Based on 3 tracked meetings, Colorado Department of Higher Education is actively discussing: Colorado Department of Higher Education — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Colorado Department of Higher Education — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Colorado Department of Higher Education — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026). 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 Colorado Department of Higher Education have?
Colorado Department of Higher Education currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (146), Education & Training (133), and Grants (77). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.