City of Aspen

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

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Licensee & Operator Services for Armory Hall, a Community Food Hall
Open
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
The City of Aspen is seeking an experienced operator to lease and manage Aspen Armory Hall as a community food hall and gathering place. The selected operator will oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, including multiple food concepts, beverage service, community gathering spaces, and indoor and outdoor seating, while the visitor center will be managed separately by the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 2, 2026, and the opportunity is for operating and leasing services rather than a grant program.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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161403
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
300
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,489
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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How to Sell to City of Aspen

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Procurement Hell Score
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58 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Only if true standardization applies. Build a formal justification; if over $100,000, expect City Council approval.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, NASPO ValuePoint, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- City of Aspen (CO) rarely uses sole source. If pursued, anchor on “standardization” under Municipal Code 4.12.050 for continuity with existing tech/equipment. Work with the end-user to draft a formal justification. Purchases over $100,000 may require City Council approval.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- City of Aspen actively uses cooperative purchasing and is a confirmed Sourcewell member with prior significant buys. Municipal Code 4.04.040 authorizes cooperative purchasing. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Aspen

City of Aspen Integrated Water Resource Plan 2020-2070
Date: Nov 15, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
The Integrated Water Resource Plan for the City of Aspen evaluates the city's water supply portfolio to ensure a safe, resilient, and reliable water supply for its customers through 2070, while upholding environmental stewardship. The plan forecasts water demand and supply, analyzing existing and potential new water sources. It identifies key vulnerabilities like persistent drought, wildfire, and infrastructure failure, and proposes strategies to mitigate these risks. The plan recommends an adaptive, phased implementation approach for supply options, including enhanced water conservation, groundwater wells, Hunter Creek diversions, water reuse, new raw water storage, and drought management, with a focus on implementing a total of 5,820 AF of raw water storage to cover operational and emergency needs.
City Of Aspen Action Plan
Date: Oct 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
The Aspen Safety Action Plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing roadway safety across the city, specifically focusing on pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. It utilizes a Safe System Approach, addressing five key pillars: Safer People, Safer Roads, Safer Speeds, Safer Vehicles, and Post-Crash Care. The plan aims to understand safety issues through data analysis and community input, ultimately preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries and bringing all safety data and recommendations into one consolidated document.

Key Contacts

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Ginna GordonAccreditation and Community Response Manager

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Alissa FarrellAdministrative Services Director

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Licensee & Operator Services for Armory Hall, a Community Food Hall

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City of Aspen RFPs

Licensee & Operator Services for Armory Hall, a Community Food Hall

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