Providing traffic control services, equipment rental, setup, certified Traffic Control Supervisors (TCS), and flaggers on an annual basis for various City departments at their discretion, including special event support (e.g., Open Streets events requiring custom Traffic Control Plans, 1–2 mile route closures, and device setup/removal).
Airfield repaving work including removal of existing asphalt and concrete, excavation and embankment, reconditioning of the subgrade, aggregate base course, asphalt pavement, electrical work, signage, striping, and traffic control.
Sole Source:Only attempt if the solution is truly proprietary and essential; otherwise pivot to a coop or formal competition.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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City of Fort Collins, CO. Sole source awards are exceptionally rare and require proof the technology is proprietary and essential to city functions (e.g., as seen with Resolution 2023-094). Deprioritize this path and pivot to cooperative purchasing or formal competitive bidding. No explicit sole source dollar threshold is cited here.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative paths by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
City of Fort Collins has used cooperative purchasing occasionally and can piggyback under Municipal Code §8-165.
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NCR Payment Solutions, LLC at City of Fort Collins
Effective: Sep 30, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Merchant Application & Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for payment processing services provided by NCR Payment Solutions, LLC to the City of Fort Collins. The agreement covers various aspects including merchant details, transaction processing, fee structures, data security, and an implementation plan. The contract began on September 30, 2020, for an initial five-year term, with automatic month-to-month renewals thereafter.
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Council of the City of Fort Collins Special Meeting
Date: Aug 12, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Council held a special meeting to consider a motion for an executive session regarding federal grants. This included discussions with legal counsel and management staff concerning legal questions related to requirements and conditions for federal funding, as well as the potential impact of existing or proposed federal or state laws on City policies, practices, or regulations. The motion to enter into the executive session was approved unanimously.
Council Of The City Of Fort Collins Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 4, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The council meeting covered several agenda items, including proclamations for International Women's Day and Fix-a-Leak Month. Public comments were heard regarding the Hughes Stadium site civic assembly process, concerns about the transparency of PDF agenda files, and advocacy for the Connexion Workers' Coalition. The Council approved various ordinances related to philanthropic revenue appropriations for public safety, immigration legal funds, pedestrian intersection improvements, and supplemental appropriations for various infrastructure projects. Additionally, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement regarding a line of credit for the Downtown Development Authority, adopted the Urban Forest Strategic Plan, and passed an ordinance to remove write-in candidates from city elections.
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Frank BarrettAssistant Chief - Criminal Investigations Division
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Fort Collins?
The Purchasing Division manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Fort Collins. It is a centralized service that handles pricing, competitive bids and quotes, order placement, vendor contact, and contract management; see the City's Purchasing and Bids & Contracts pages for details.
Where does City of Fort Collins post bids and RFPs?
The City of Fort Collins posts formal competitive notices (ITBs, RFPs, RFIs) on the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet) City of Fort Collins page. Vendors should register on BidNet; the City's Bids & Contracts page links to registration and BidNet support.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Fort Collins?
Vendors register for City of Fort Collins bids and RFPs via the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (BidNet/RMEPS). The City's Bids & Contracts page provides the registration link and BidNet support contact for help signing up and receiving notices.
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Council Of The City Of Fort Collins, Colorado Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 1, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Council meeting included several proclamations, such as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and National Library Week. Significant public comment was received regarding trash collection opt-out fees, the prioritization of affordable housing, the bike park feasibility study, and unionization efforts within the city's broadband division. The Council adopted a broad consent calendar involving financial reappropriations for transit improvements, philanthropic revenue for local programs, and historic landmark boundary adjustments. Key discussions featured the postponement of the 2024 International Fire Code adoption, the first reading of multiple ordinances aimed at amending the City Charter to modernize provisions and address conflicts of interest, and the authorization of intergovernmental agreements and appropriations for the 2025 Coordinated Election, including ranked choice voting logistics. Additionally, the Council directed staff to explore opportunities for boat passage improvements at the Gateway dam.
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What procurement requirements does City of Fort Collins publish for vendors?
City of Fort Collins posts solicitation-specific vendor requirements on its Bids & Contracts page, including Insurance Requirements and Purchase Order Terms & Conditions; contracts, certificates of insurance, and Performance/Payment Bonds may be required. Vendors must review each solicitation for exact required forms and terms.
How does City of Fort Collins approve procurement contracts and awards?
Purchasing and the requesting department handle contract approvals for the City of Fort Collins: Purchasing reviews and analyzes bids, a selection committee evaluates RFP proposals against criteria, and the City issues awards via purchase order or contract after ranking and negotiation with the top firm.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Fort Collins?
The City of Fort Collins Purchasing Policy and Chapter 8, Article IV of the Fort Collins Municipal Code specify official purchasing procedures and dollar thresholds. These policies and standard terms are referenced on the City's Bids & Contracts page for vendor review.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Fort Collins use?
The City of Fort Collins publishes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goal in its vendor reference materials (for example, the FY2024–2026 DBE Program Goal). See the Bids & Contracts vendor materials for the DBE goal document.