This is a bid solicitation for replacement of the floating cover on an irrigation tank for the Town of Superior. The listing identifies it as project PW 2026-9 and it is a public-works procurement, not a grant program. Bids are due November 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST, and the Town identifies the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System as its channel for official solicitation documents.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
207620
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
55
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
13,637
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Do not pursue; pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing.
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.
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Town of Superior:No evidence of sole source awards; this is not a practiced path. No specific sole source dollar threshold identified. Practical note: Instead of attempting a sole source justification, use cooperative purchasing, which their policy permits.
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The Town has used cooperative purchasing before (participates with Sourcewell), though it appears underutilized. The buyer can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to their Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Superior
Superior Historical Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed volunteer recruitment, the development of a Cultural Services Strategic Plan for the City of Louisville, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration between local museums and cultural entities. Key discussion topics included regional oral history projects, the potential reinstatement of historical community traditions such as hose cart races and tug-of-war competitions, the expansion of senior-focused programming, and the need for better coordination of event calendars across the region to prevent scheduling conflicts.
Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting Transcript
Date: Oct 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed the final Coyote Ridge Trail Condition and Maintenance Plan, including updates on trail naming conventions and upcoming maintenance projects to address trail braiding and erosion concerns on the Barnswallow and Prickly Pear trails. Discussions also covered coordination efforts for bridge repairs and the establishment of maintenance standards. Additionally, staff provided updates regarding the planned capital improvements for Pirate Park, which involve the installation of new shade structures and benches.
Town Council Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Superior.
What procurement requirements does Town of Superior publish for vendors?
Vendors should review each Town of Superior solicitation for required forms, contract terms, and any project‑specific compliance; solicitation postings list required attachments and instructions. Check the Town's "Bids, RFPs, RFQs" page and the linked RMEPS posting for solicitation‑specific vendor requirements and submission steps.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for Town of Superior?
Procurement for Town of Superior is handled departmentally: individual departments (Finance; Public Works & Utilities; Planning & Building; Parks/Recreation & Open Space; Sustainability; Town Clerk) manage purchasing under the oversight of the elected Mayor and Town Council. The Town also operates the Superior Urban Renewal Authority (SURA).
Where does Town of Superior post bids and RFPs?
Date: Sep 28, 2026
Type: Meeting mention
The council received updates regarding local events, legislative sessions, and community projects. The agenda included conducting interviews for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and a presentation on the Boulder County Co-Responder Program. The council approved several items, including appointments to the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Co-Responder Program, a rebate agreement with the Impact Development Fund, support for the COCO Rail Ballot Measure, and an ordinance concerning term limits for advisory committee members. Additionally, a public hearing was held resulting in the approval of an ordinance adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Town of Superior meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Town of Superior posts public bids, RFPs, and RFQs on its official "Bids, RFPs, RFQs" page on superiorcolorado.gov, with solicitation documents and addenda distributed via the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (RMEPS). Vendors should monitor that Town page and register with RMEPS to download documents and receive notices.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with Town of Superior?
Vendors complete vendor registration for Town of Superior by registering on the Rocky Mountain E‑Purchasing System (RMEPS); the Town's "Bids, RFPs, RFQs" page links to RMEPS for document access and notifications. Register on RMEPS to download solicitation documents, receive addenda, and get posting alerts.
What products and services does Town of Superior procure?
Town of Superior routinely procures products and services for Public Works & Utilities (streets, signage, traffic signals, water and sewer operations, storm drainage, right‑of‑way management), Parks/Recreation & Open Space (recreation programs, park amenities), Planning & Building professional services, and administrative services such as finance, IT, and facility maintenance.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for Town of Superior?
Procurement‑related ordinances for Town of Superior are codified in the Town Municipal Code available via the Municode Library. Vendors should consult relevant municipal code chapters and each solicitation's terms on the Town's Bids page or RMEPS for standard contract language and purchasing authority.