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.

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

City of Boulder RFPs

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Boulder HBSC Roadmap Web Development, Database Management and Technical Support
Posted
Nov 6, 2026
Closes
Nov 30, 2026
The City of Boulder seeks technical consulting to support its Healthy Buildings, Stronger Communities Roadmap, with emphasis on Building Performance Ordinance administration and customer relationship management database management. The described scope includes a staffed compliance help desk, individual building-owner portals and a hosted website for the City’s building policies and programs. Materials and content are to meet City accessibility standards.
City of Boulder Home Share Program (Request For Proposal)
Posted
Oct 23, 2026
Closes
Nov 20, 2026
Seeking to launch a local program designed to support older adults to age in place by matching them with compatible home sharers.
City of Boulder - Streetlight Materials & Installation RFP
Posted
Oct 21, 2026
Closes
Nov 20, 2026
The project encompasses providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services required for streetlight materials and installation, including dark-sky compliant LED luminaires, light standards, foundations, conduits, conductors, and power pedestals.

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Census ID
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161337
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,539.1
Population
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105,689
Procurement Difficulty Score
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74 / 100
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Procurement Difficulty Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source.
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- Entity: City of Boulder (CO)
- Threshold/Practice: Near-zero use of sole source above $50,000.
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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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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Boulder

Environmental Advisory Board Meeting
Date: Nov 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a public comment session addressing challenges with geothermal heat pump retrofits and home energy efficiency. The main agenda item consisted of a presentation by a university graduate research team on the development of an environmental impact assessment framework for a forthcoming film festival partnership. The discussion focused on establishing a baseline for measuring sustainability indicators such as emissions, waste management, energy consumption, and transportation, with the goal of creating a scalable and repeatable data collection model to guide future environmental decision-making.
Open Space Board of Trustees Annual Retreat
Date: Oct 30, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted an annual retreat focusing on self-evaluation and improving operational functioning. Key discussion topics included utilizing a start, stop, and continue exercise to identify opportunities for enhanced effectiveness, the importance of including budget and performance metrics in staff reports, and strategies for better collaboration with the Boulder Open Space Conservancy. The board also addressed communication challenges, specifically regarding clarifying packet items for the public, establishing clearer project charters and timelines, and managing public expectations on city projects. Additionally, the group discussed adaptive management practices regarding wildfire issues.

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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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City of Boulder RFPs

Boulder HBSC Roadmap Web Development, Database Management and Technical Support

City of Boulder Home Share Program (Request For Proposal)

City of Boulder - Streetlight Materials & Installation RFP

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City of Boulder RFPs

Boulder HBSC Roadmap Web Development, Database Management and Technical Support

City of Boulder Home Share Program (Request For Proposal)

City of Boulder - Streetlight Materials & Installation RFP

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Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting

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Environmental Advisory Board Meeting

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Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting

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