City of Boulder

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Boulder.

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

City of Boulder RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Runway 8-26 & Taxiway Rehabilitation Project
Open
Jul 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 4, 2026
The City of Boulder, Colorado is soliciting bids for the Runway 8-26 & Taxiway Rehabilitation Project at Boulder Municipal Airport. The project involves rehabilitation work on Runway 8-26 and the associated taxiway system at the general aviation airport. Bids are due by 4:00 PM MDT on August 4, 2026, with the solicitation number 31-2026 issued through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet Direct).

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
161337
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,539.1
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
106,803
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
74 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
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How to Sell to City of Boulder

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
74 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- 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.
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
- Entity: City of Boulder (CO)
- Threshold/Practice: Near-zero use of sole source above $50,000.
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
- 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.
- Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended cooperative path.
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 Boulder

City of Boulder City Council Special Meeting
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered the amendment of the agenda to include the appointment of special counsel for investigation of code of conduct violations and a motion to hold an upcoming special meeting in person. Key discussion topics included the consideration of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan, which was continued to a future date, and the continued operation of the airport. The council explored funding scenarios for the airport, including the potential use of FAA grants versus alternative sources, and discussed the importance of providing policy clarity for future budgetary planning. The meeting also included an update on airport noise advisory committee nominations and the availability of unleaded fuel at the airport.
Housing Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Jul 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review of public participation guidelines and a presentation on the Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership. Key topics discussed included the partnership's guiding goals, specifically the objective to have 12% of the regional housing stock be permanently affordable by 2035, and an update on current progress toward this metric. The board also reviewed the implementation of a regional home ownership program, examining how intergovernmental agreements allow the City of Boulder to administer compliance for other local jurisdictions, and clarified the processes for applicant pre-qualification, randomization, and preference systems for accessing affordable housing units.
Water Resources Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Jul 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included an open public comment session focused on individual challenges regarding home temperature management and geothermal energy projects. The board received a staff presentation introducing the Capital Improvement Program, including an overview of 2025 financials for water, wastewater, and storm and flood management enterprise funds. Discussions also covered fund balances, the commitment of capital project funding, the implementation of 2026 utility rate increases, and a comparison of local utility bills against other regional communities.