West Metro Fire Rescue bids, RFPs and contracts
Lakewood, Coloradowestmetrofire.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 16
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 51
- Contracts
- 157
- 100 vendors
The 30-second brief
16 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in West Metro Fire Rescue's meetings, most in equipment and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: Deputy Chief Todd Heinl listed a Pierce 100' Platform Truck Apparatus Purchase for the board brief. The agenda does not record a completed award, only that the purchase is on the board's agenda. This indicates an active apparatus procurement with Pierce named, which can matter for delivery, options, maintenance, and related fleet planning.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
Latest awards: Red Rocks Community College (Sep 2026) and Lakewood Police Department for west Metro Integrates Drone System With Lakewood Police (Jul 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in West Metro Fire Rescue's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations West Metro Fire Rescue has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who West Metro Fire Rescue buys from, taken from council records. 157 contracts with 100 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at West Metro Fire Rescue.
Questions about West Metro Fire Rescue
How do I become an approved vendor for West Metro Fire Rescue?
West Metro Fire Rescue currently works with 100 vendors across contract types including OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 6 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 West Metro Fire Rescue?
Small purchases under CO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at West Metro Fire Rescue include West Metro Fire Rescue — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), West Metro Fire Rescue — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and West Metro Fire Rescue — 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 West Metro Fire Rescue publish RFPs?
West Metro Fire Rescue publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 51 solicitations from West Metro Fire Rescue. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at West Metro Fire Rescue?
At West Metro Fire Rescue, purchasing decisions are overseen by the fire chief and board of commissioners, with key roles in operations, apparatus, and administration. Key departments include Executive Team. 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 6 decision-makers at West Metro Fire Rescue.
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What does West Metro Fire Rescue spend the most on?
Based on 353 tracked contracts, West Metro Fire Rescue spends most on Capital Projects (260), Grants (27), Public Safety (27), Professional Services (22), and Environmental Services (17). Contract types include OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are West Metro Fire Rescue's current vendors?
West Metro Fire Rescue currently works with vendors including RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, LAKEWOOD POLICE DEPARTMENT, LION PROTECTIVE GEAR, ROXBOROUGH VILLAGE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT, GORE-TEX, OZ ARCHITECTURE INC, STATEWIDE INTERNET PORTAL AUTHORITY (SIPA), ROAD HOME EXTERIORS, and ROI FIRE & BALLISTICS EQUIPMENT INC. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is West Metro Fire Rescue working on?
Based on 14 tracked meetings, West Metro Fire Rescue is actively discussing: West Metro Fire Rescue — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), West Metro Fire Rescue — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), West Metro Fire Rescue — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), West Metro Fire Protection District Board Meeting: Budget & Credit Renewal, and West Metro Fire District Board Meeting: 2026 Budget and Key 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 West Metro Fire Rescue have?
West Metro Fire Rescue currently has 51 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (260), Grants (27), and Public Safety (27). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, CO's state portal, and other sources.