Platte River Power Authority bids, RFPs and contracts
Fort Collins, Coloradoprpa.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 29, 2026
- 2 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 23
- 1 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 81
- 41 vendors
- Decision makers
- 4
The 30-second brief
23 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Platte River Power Authority's meetings, most in utilities and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 29: At the Oct. 29, 2026 meeting the board held a public hearing on the proposed 2027 Strategic Budget. The updated budget showed total revenues of $434.4 million, total expenditures of $621.2 million, and a board contingency appropriation of $117.0 million. Staff tied the changes to updated resource costs, operations and maintenance, capital projects, and debt service. Board adoption was planned for December 2026.
Utilities leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Administration & Finance and Information Technology.
Latest awards: City of Fort Collins for platte River Maintains Fort Collins Power Supply Agreement (Oct 2026) and Town of Estes Park for platte River Maintains Estes Park Power Supply Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Platte River Power Authority's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Platte River Power Authority buys from, taken from council records. 81 contracts with 41 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Platte River Power Authority.
Questions about Platte River Power Authority
How do I become an approved vendor for Platte River Power Authority?
Platte River Power Authority currently works with 41 vendors across contract types including UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 4 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 Platte River Power Authority?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Utilities (23), Administration & Finance (14), and Information Technology (14), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Platte River Power Authority publish RFPs?
Platte River Power Authority publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Platte River Power Authority?
At Platte River Power Authority, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Technology services, Financial Services, Board and administration, and Office of the General Manager. 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 4 decision-makers at Platte River Power Authority.
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What does Platte River Power Authority spend the most on?
Based on 67 tracked contracts, Platte River Power Authority spends most on Utilities (23), Administration & Finance (14), Information Technology (14), Capital Projects (9), and Professional Services (7). Contract types include UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Platte River Power Authority's current vendors?
Platte River Power Authority currently works with vendors including CITY OF FORT COLLINS, TOWN OF ESTES PARK, BAKER TILLY, CITY OF LOVELAND, BRATTLE GROUP, SOUTHWEST POWER POOL REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION (SPP RTO), CITY OF LONGMONT, WAPA, and SPP RTO. These vendors span contract types like UTILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and CONSULTING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.