The City of Boulder is soliciting partnership(s) and considering other dispositions related to its fiber backbone. The opportunity is identified as solicitation 36-2026 and is administered through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, the City's designated portal for formal solicitations. The solicitation opened on September 17, 2026, and closes on October 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT.
The Town of Parker is soliciting bids under solicitation 35-2026 for Pearl Street Bollards. The posting identifies Colorado as the location and lists a publication date of September 10, 2026, with submissions due October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT. The solicitation is an open procurement rather than a grant program, but the accessible posting does not provide the project scope or a downloadable bid document.
The City of Boulder is soliciting bids for demolition and full-structure deconstruction services under solicitation 34-2026. The opportunity is open for bidding, with submissions due October 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT. This is a government procurement for services, not a grant program.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners – Public Sector; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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The City of Boulder has used cooperative purchasing before but usage is minimal; some solicitations have explicitly disallowed piggybacking. Treat coops as opportunistic, secondary paths.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Boulder
Beverage Licensing Authority Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a hearing for a new fermented malt beverage and wine retail off-premise liquor license application for Pearl Convenience. The applicant provided details about their store operations, age verification protocols, and storage plans for the products. The board and a liquor enforcement officer discussed proper procedures for verifying IDs, handling intoxicated customers, and managing potential fake IDs, emphasizing the officer's role as a resource. The applicant also confirmed their intention to potentially add wine to their offerings.
Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Aug 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting primarily focused on the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project. Community members raised significant concerns regarding the project's increasing costs, now estimated at over $76 million, and the lack of transparent financial accounting. Speakers urged the board to conduct an independent third-party engineering and financial review of the project before proceeding with construction. Additionally, concerns were voiced regarding potential impacts of the dam design on local properties and neighborhoods, with some suggesting alternative upstream detention strategies.
Boulder City Council Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Boulder.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Boulder?
The City of Boulder Purchasing Division, within the Finance Department, manages procurement citywide and is led by a Purchasing Manager. The Purchasing Division coordinates solicitations, purchase orders, contracting activities, and vendor outreach across all city departments under Finance oversight.
Where does City of Boulder post bids and RFPs?
City of Boulder posts formal solicitations (bids, RFPs, RFQs) on the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (Bidnet). The City's Purchasing Division website links directly to Bidnet for solicitation documents, notices, and vendor submission instructions.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Boulder?
Vendors register to access City of Boulder solicitations through the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (Bidnet). Construction contractors must also apply for a City of Boulder Contractor License via the Customer Self‑Service Portal, and any business operating in Boulder must obtain a Boulder Business License through the Online Tax System.
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Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting involved an agenda amendment to remove property annexation items and add support for the Boulder County Early Childhood Care and Education Mill levy increase and city positions on 2026 state ballot measures. Public comments covered various topics, including opposition to Initiative 302, concerns regarding city divestment from companies linked to the conflict in Gaza, wildfire evacuation safety, and rising tax burdens. The council and staff discussed home hardening and wildfire mitigation efforts, provided an update on the pause regarding automated license plate reader implementation, and addressed a bond issue.
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What products and services does City of Boulder procure?
City of Boulder regularly procures durable categories including capital construction and right‑of‑way work; utilities and transportation infrastructure; facilities; parks, open‑space and mountain‑parks; fleet and fire‑rescue equipment; information and communication technology; and professional consulting services.
What procurement requirements does City of Boulder publish for vendors?
The City of Boulder requires contractors to hold the appropriate City of Boulder Contractor License, provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City as additional insured and certificate holder, and requires Right‑of‑Way contractors to post a performance bond. Businesses must also obtain a Boulder Business License, and the Environmental Purchasing Policy designates recycled‑content requirements where applicable.