Does the Town of Carbondale use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Carbondale authorizes coordinated or joint bidding with other public agencies and may use State of Colorado Purchasing Division bid awards, permitting cooperative purchasing or piggybacking where allowed by those agreements.

What procurement requirements does the Town of Carbondale publish for vendors?

For construction contracts the Town of Carbondale requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price; bonded bidders must indemnify the Town and may be rejected if in default on taxes, license fees, or other sums due. Vendors should review each solicitation for required forms and terms.

How does the Town of Carbondale approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town of Carbondale uses a tiered authorization framework: under $20,000 approval by the Purchasing Agent or Department Head; $20,000–$49,999 requires Purchasing Agent/Department Head and the Finance Director; $50,000–$99,999 requires the Board of Trustees or Purchasing Agent; $100,000+ requires Board of Trustees approval.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Carbondale?

The Town of Carbondale’s Procurement Policy and Procedures (effective 2/1/2024) is posted on the town website and sets purchase methods and thresholds: direct purchases under $20,000; comparative pricing/RFQ $20,000–$99,999; competitive bidding/RFP at $100,000 or more, with procedures in the policy document.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the Town of Carbondale use?

The Town of Carbondale defines a 'Local business' as one whose principal place of business is in the Roaring Fork Valley and states it strives to use local goods, equipment, and services when practical and efficient, reflecting a local-preference objective in procurement decisions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Carbondale, CO
Country:: US

Town of Carbondale RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

2027-2037 Park, Recreation, Trails and Cemeteries Master Plan (Request for Proposal)
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Sep 15, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
Seek a qualified consultant, or team of consultants, to facilitate a comprehensive public process and prepare an update to the existing carbondale parks, recreation, trails & cemeteries master plan. Funding available for the 2027 consultant(s) contract for this project is not-to-exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), including all applicable taxes and expenses associated with services rendered.

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Employee FTE
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Population
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- Sole Source: Deprioritize; limited flexibility. Pivot to formal bid or propose a pre-competed State of Colorado price agreement or a national cooperative as a faster, compliant path.
- Coops: Tip: Although coops aren’t used today, ask about Colorado State Price Agreements, MAPO, NASPO ValuePoint, or OMNIA Partners.
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- Town of Carbondale (CO): No clear sole source pathway or flexibility noted; no evidence of awards over the competitive-bid threshold. Treat sole source as unlikely—prepare for a formal solicitation or present a compliant cooperative/state-bid alternative. Specific dollar caps and documentation requirements were not specified.
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- There is no evidence that Town of Carbondale uses cooperative purchasing today. While this entity does not appear to use coops today, the following programs may be worth exploring in the future:
- Colorado State Price Agreements (State Purchasing & Contracts Office): Open to local governments; enables quick, compliant buys.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Carbondale

Carbondale Tree Board Meeting
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting was convened to conduct official business but was adjourned immediately after roll call due to the lack of a quorum. Consequently, the planned agenda items were postponed to the following month.
Town Of Carbondale Planning And Zoning Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission interviewed two applicants for vacancies on the board, discussing their professional backgrounds in architecture and medicine, their understanding of civic duty, and their collaborative experience. The discussion also covered their perspectives on the town's future development, the importance of maintaining affordable living options, and the role of the commission in receiving public comment and providing recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included discussions on a housing fast track contract and accounts payable. Public comments addressed the need for a bus stop at the community pool and concerns regarding the park and ride shuttle service. Trustees discussed increasing the annual contribution to Garfield Clean Energy for 2027 and reviewed updates from the West Mountain Regional Housing Coalition regarding dues, the Good Deeds program, and the Cabin Springs project. Further discussions covered tactical urbanism and street improvement projects, community signage legibility, and potential strategies for resident ownership in mobile home parks.

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Erin HillmanAssistant Finance Director

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Scott WenningAssistant Public Works Director P.E. - Utilities Division

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Carbondale?

The Town of Carbondale vests procurement authority in the Purchasing Agent, Department Heads, the Finance Director, and the Board of Trustees according to delegated spending authority. Departments such as Administration, Finance, and Planning carry out purchasing within those delegated authorities.

Where does the Town of Carbondale post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Carbondale posts public bids, RFPs, and solicitations on its official municipal website RFPs page (https://www.carbondalegov.org/i_want_to/apply_for/rfps.php). Vendors should monitor that Requests for Proposals & Qualifications page for current opportunities and submission instructions.

What products and services does the Town of Carbondale procure?

The Town of Carbondale commonly procures personal property (equipment, materials, supplies), professional services (architecture, engineering, medical, finance, accounting, appraisal, land surveying), and construction for public structures, buildings, and other public improvements.

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Town of Carbondale RFPs

2027-2037 Park, Recreation, Trails and Cemeteries Master Plan (Request for Proposal)

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Town of Carbondale RFPs

2027-2037 Park, Recreation, Trails and Cemeteries Master Plan (Request for Proposal)

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