City of Lafayette

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

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

City of Lafayette RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Comprehensive Plan: Water Supply, Strategic Growth, and Engagement Support
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
The City of Lafayette is seeking proposals for comprehensive-planning support addressing water supply, strategic growth, and community engagement. The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026, and remains open as of the current date, with proposals due by August 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM MDT. The primary posting does not expose detailed scope documents or a downloadable proposal file without registration, and no grant-program language was identified.
Bob Burger Recreation Center - CM/GC - Renovation and Expansion Project
Open
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Closes
Aug 19, 2026
The City of Lafayette (Colorado) is soliciting CM/GC (construction manager/general contractor) services for the renovation and expansion of the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. The procurement requests proposals for preconstruction and construction-phase services to renovate and expand the existing recreation facility. The solicitation was published on 2026-07-02 and closes on 2026-08-19 at 5:00 PM MDT.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
123724
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
277
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
30,587
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to City of Lafayette

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
62 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Only pursue if the need is truly proprietary; otherwise deprioritize.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint; 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 Lafayette, CO rarely uses sole source and reserves it for highly proprietary needs. If your solution is the only one that can meet the requirement, work with Purchasing to draft the required written justification under CRS §24-103-205. Treat sole source as a high-risk, secondary path; prioritize cooperative purchasing.
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 Lafayette uses cooperative purchasing and should prioritize it to accelerate awards and bypass low local bid thresholds and preference barriers. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access 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 Lafayette

City Council Workshop
Date: Jun 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council workshop addressed national and state economic trends and their impact on the city's financial outlook, including discussions on inflation, employment growth, household savings, and credit card delinquencies. The council analyzed the city's general fund revenue, noting that sales and use tax revenue is expected to grow at a rate lower than inflation, while property tax revenue is projected to decrease. There was a discussion on the structural imbalance between increasing personnel costs and slowing revenue growth, the necessity of funding capital projects, and the need to explore revenue diversification opportunities.
City Council Meeting
Date: Jun 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting addressed ongoing concerns regarding the city cemetery, specifically focusing on the subcommittee's update, the status of burial plot availability, and the management of burial records. Public input highlighted issues regarding misinformation, contract transparency, the need for community involvement in decision-making, and emotional appeals from plot owners for resolution and potential amendments to burial policies. The council reaffirmed that no action on cemetery-related resolutions would be taken until after a follow-up meeting.
City Council Meeting
Date: Jun 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting focused on the establishment of a subcommittee to address issues concerning the city cemetery, with Mayor Tapia Vega and Council Member Bolier appointed to lead the effort. The council emphasized a commitment to transparency, community dialogue, and finding a sustainable path forward for the cemetery. Additional topics included an update on public awareness regarding elder abuse services in the county and statements from community members regarding historical record-keeping and burial plot regulations.