City of Raton

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

Buyer type:: City
Location:: Raton, NM
Country:: US

City of Raton RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Raton City Hall Accessibility Improvements
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 6, 2026
Replace storefront entrances and alter interior service counters at city hall.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
109319
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
6,005
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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 Raton

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
48 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Deprioritize—30-day public notice and rare approvals; pivot back to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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 Raton, NM rarely uses sole source above the formal threshold and requires a 30-day public notice posting. Expect a heavy justification, market research, and price reasonableness review, with higher protest risk. Given the city’s low ~$25,000 council approval threshold adding extra steps on mid-sized buys, steer buyers to cooperative contracts whenever possible.
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
- Buyers can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
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 Raton

Raton City Commission Regular Meeting
Date: May 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the nuisance code and vacant building registration rules. Key agenda items included approving contracts for auditing services, the Kearny Film School project, and emergency dispatch agreements with nearby municipalities, as well as an economic development consulting services renewal. The commission received various reports on economic development and infrastructure projects, and reviewed funding requests and memorandums of understanding with Raton MainStreet and Colfax County. Several items were postponed, including specific budget-related resolutions, lodgers' tax funding requests, and the City Manager's contract.
Raton City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed various municipal business items, including committee reports on county and water board activities, and heard citizen concerns regarding proposed data centers. Action was taken to approve an event form for the Run for the Wall, an MOU with the Raton Elks Adult Softball League, and Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board recommendations for local events. The Commission also awarded a demolition contract, approved a sand filter replacement for the aquatic center, authorized the purchase of a public works vehicle and a new ambulance, and passed budget adjustments and the 3rd quarter financial report. Additionally, the Commission discussed billboard designs and held executive sessions regarding the City Manager position.
Raton City Commission Special Meeting
Date: Mar 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several items including public concerns regarding a data center development and its potential utility impact. Actions taken included the approval of Change Orders No. 4 and 5 for the Kearny School Film Project, specifically addressing wall insulation and potable water service line replacement. Additionally, a design services fee amendment for Phase 1B of the Kearny School Project was approved. The Commission also renewed the Consulting Services Agreement with Engineering Analytics and approved an amendment to the FY26 E911 Grant Agreement to increase funding for communication system upgrades.