Infrastructure and transportation
CDOT and municipal projects for roads, bridges, transit systems, and public facilities across the state.
Colorado procurement
Colorado government contracts in one place
Colorado state and local governments spend billions annually on contracts. Votion brings official procurement sources from Denver to Durango together, matches opportunities to your profile, and checks each one against the rules and certifications it needs.
IT and cybersecurity
State agency modernization, cybersecurity upgrades, and digital services. The Office of Information Technology manages statewide IT procurement.
Environmental services
Water management, wildfire mitigation, renewable energy, and conservation projects across Colorado agencies.
Municipal services
Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and hundreds of municipalities contract for public works, professional services, maintenance, and technology.
Contracting regions across Colorado
Denver Metro
City and County of Denver, RTD, DRCOG, Aurora, Lakewood, and Arvada.
Front Range
Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley, Pueblo, and nearby agencies.
Western Slope
Grand Junction, Durango, Montrose, Glenwood Springs, and regional buyers.
State agencies
CDOT, OIT, CDPHE, CDHS, CDLE, DPA, CDPS, and statewide purchasing teams.
How to start bidding on Colorado contracts
Register as a vendor
Create accounts on the Colorado VSS portal and SAM.gov. Votion walks you through both registration processes.
Get certified
Apply for relevant Colorado small business, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged business certifications.
Set up matching
Tell Votion about your capabilities, certifications, and target agencies so the Advisor can monitor the right portals.
Draft and submit your response
Draft from your own library and the solicitation’s requirements, each one cited, then track follow-up and awards.
270+
Colorado municipalities with active procurement
5%
In-state business price preference under Colorado law
2
States currently - Colorado launched, more in 2026
24/7
AI-powered contract search and alerts
Frequently asked questions
How do I find Colorado government contracts?
Colorado state contracts are posted on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal and BidNet Direct. County and municipal contracts appear on individual agency websites. Votion brings Colorado's official state, county, and municipal procurement sources together in one place, scoped to where you operate.
What is the Colorado small business preference?
Colorado offers a price preference of up to 5% for in-state businesses on state contracts. Additionally, many state agencies have goals for awarding contracts to minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.
Do I need to register to bid on Colorado contracts?
Yes. Businesses must register on the Colorado Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal to bid on state contracts. For federal contracts in Colorado, you need a SAM.gov registration and a UEI number.
What industries have the most Colorado government contracts?
Colorado government contracts span transportation and infrastructure, IT and cybersecurity, environmental services, healthcare, construction, professional services, and defense (given the military installations along the Front Range).
How does Votion help with Colorado-specific contracts?
Votion monitors Colorado state, county, and municipal procurement sources, matches opportunities to your profile, tracks deadlines, and checks each one against the Colorado-specific requirements and certifications it calls for, cited to the source. The advisor can then draft a response from your own library.