Denver Water is soliciting bids for street sweeping services under solicitation 506721, covering as-needed sweeping of Denver Water properties and cleanup of streets where repairs have been completed. The procurement is for operational services rather than a grant program, with a contract period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2031. Bids are due September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Operate beverage-focused concession services at Skyline Park's Block 2 kiosk facility for the City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Submittable Holdings, Inc. at City and County of Denver
Effective: Jun 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Framework Agreement, effective June 1, 2024, and expiring June 1, 2029, is between the City and County of Denver and Submittable Holdings Inc. for the provision of grant management software and related services. The agreement, with a maximum liability of $1,685,880.00, involves implementing eight unique Submittable instances for citywide grants management, along with ongoing support and data sharing with Snowflake. It details the scope of work, compensation, payment schedules, and comprehensive legal, operational, and data security provisions, including compliance with federal ARPA funding requirements and extensive terms and conditions.
Carahsoft Technology Corporation at City and County of Denver
Effective: Feb 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Participating Addendum between the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation for cloud computing solutions. It leverages existing Master Agreement AR2472 (NASPO ValuePoint) and State Addendum 139963 (State of Colorado). The agreement commences on February 1, 2023, and runs until February 1, 2028, with a maximum payment obligation of $7,000,000.00. Services will be delivered via Task Orders, and pricing is based on attached exhibits. T&Cs are provided, covering areas such as data protection, indemnification, and audit rights.
Apex Systems, LLC dba GlideFast Consulting at City and County of Denver
Effective: Apr 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Professional Services Agreement is between the City and County of Denver, Department of Aviation (DEN), and APEX SYSTEMS, LLC, DBA GLIDEFAST CONSULTING. The contract covers software license acquisition, support services, professional services, and training for the ServiceNow platform at Denver International Airport. The agreement commences on April 1, 2025, and expires on March 31, 2028, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The maximum payment obligation for the City is set at $10,921,516.00. The agreement details the scope of work, compensation structure, insurance requirements, and various legal and operational terms.
Granicus LLC at City and County of Denver
Effective: May 15, 2016Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Amendatory Agreement, signed on June 10, 2021, modifies an existing contract between the City and County of Denver and Granicus, LLC (formerly Granicus, Inc.). The amendment formalizes Granicus, LLC's assumption of the original contract's obligations, extends the contract term from May 15, 2016, to May 15, 2024, and establishes a maximum contract liability of $660,668.38. It incorporates new pricing details for annual subscription fees for the periods 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024, and adds a section for on-call services. The agreement primarily concerns the continual use and support of the Legislative Information System software.
Carahsoft Technology Corporation at City and County of Denver
Effective: Dec 13, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Amendatory Agreement, signed on May 3, 2024, modifies an existing contract dated December 13, 2022, between the City and County of Denver and Carahsoft Technology Corporation for cloud computing solutions. The amendment primarily increases the maximum payment obligation for the City to $41,811,476.00.
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Community Planning and Housing Minutes
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee approved a map amendment to rezone a property located on North Federal Boulevard. A presentation regarding Regulatory Reform Implementation and the HUD PRO Housing initiative was heard. The committee also consented to an amendment of a contract with Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. to increase funding for foreclosure financial assistance, and approved a contract with the State of Colorado for the development of condominiums on Acoma Street.
Parks, Art And Culture Minutes
Date: Sep 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed two consent items. The first item approved an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Denver Connection West Metropolitan District to update the vendor name to Avion Metropolitan District, with no changes to contract capacity or terms. The second item approved a contract with RedLine for $575,000.00 for administration services of a collaborative grant program for Denver Arts & Venues, with an end date of July 14, 2031.
City Council Minutes
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type:
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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City and County of Denver?
The Purchasing Division within the Department of General Services manages procurement for goods and related services; the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) handles construction and professional design/construction services, and the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) sets small-business participation goals.
Where does City and County of Denver post bids and RFPs?
City and County of Denver posts goods and services solicitations on the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet) and publishes construction and professional services solicitations on DOTI's Contract Administration / Do Business with DOTI pages; vendors should register on BidNet to receive notifications.
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The City Council meeting addressed several proclamations, including the 75th Anniversary of Denver Fire Station 23, International Overdose Grief Day, and federal historic preservation regulations. Key actions included the approval of an amendatory agreement to utilize ARPA and OAF funding for operational and behavioral health services, the authorization of various civil construction service contracts, and the ratification of several grants and professional service agreements for Denver International Airport. Additionally, the Council addressed zoning changes, amendments to the Denver Downtown Development Authority boundaries, and appointments to local councils, as well as the relinquishment of easements and approval of regional food security strategy funding.
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Vendors register with City and County of Denver through the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet) to receive automatic bid notifications; subscribe to the Purchasing Division newsletter via the OpenForm; and submit certification applications (SBE/DBE/etc.) through DSBO's Small Business Certification system (B2G).
What products and services does City and County of Denver procure?
City and County of Denver procures broad categories: goods and related services for city departments, construction and professional design/construction services administered by DOTI, and concessionaire/concessions contracts at Denver International Airport (DEN). Departments generally procure goods through the Purchasing Division.
Does City and County of Denver use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
Yes. D.R.M.C. Section 20-64.5 authorizes City and County of Denver to make purchases under intergovernmental agreements; the Purchasing Division posts cooperative solicitations and lists partners such as OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint.
What procurement requirements does City and County of Denver publish for vendors?
City and County of Denver publishes standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and applies Executive Order No. 150 (Citywide Language Access Program). Solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, and other compliance requirements are listed in each solicitation and must be reviewed by proposers.
How does City and County of Denver approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approvals for City and County of Denver are governed by the City Charter, the Denver Revised Municipal Code (Chapter 28), and Fiscal Accountability Rules; the Purchasing Division manages goods/service awards, DOTI manages construction awards, and DSBO establishes participation goals. Contracts/Purchase Orders between $50,000 and $999,999 follow Purchasing Division routing procedures.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City and County of Denver?
Official procurement policies for City and County of Denver are published in the Purchasing Policy Manual PDF, the Purchasing Division FAQ, and Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 28 sections. Thresholds include formal solicitations at $50,000+, informal bids under $50,000, and procurement-card purchases under $2,000; Net 30 payment terms apply.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City and County of Denver use?
The Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) administers City and County of Denver certification and utilization programs: Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE), Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE), Small Business Enterprise Concessionaire (SBEC), and Airport Concession DBE (ACDBE); DSBO sets MWBE goals for city projects and DBE goals on federally funded projects under 49 CFR Part 26.