How to Sell to Colorado

CO

Register on Colorado Procurement System. Out-of-state vendors allowed; reciprocal preference. $48B annual spending.

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Out-of-State Bidders

Yes, allowed

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Small Business Only

No, all sizes

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Registration Fee

Free

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Payment Terms

Net 30

You get paid within 30 days after submitting an invoice.

At a Glance

Annual Budget

$48 billion (FY2026)

Competitive Bid Threshold

$25,000

Formal RFP Threshold

$75,000

Registration Time

2-5 business days

Contracting Difficulty

🟢 Low-Medium

Tech Friendliness

🟢 High

How to Register

1

Visit CO Procurement System

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Create account

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Enter NAICS codes

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Provide W-9, insurance

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Enable notifications

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State Certifications

SBE

Small Business Enterprise

CO small business. Set-asides.

🌎 No Residency Required

DBE

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

Federal transportation cert. Set-asides.

🌎 No Residency Required

Register on Colorado Procurement System. Out-of-state vendors welcome; reciprocal preference applies. $48B annual spending on infrastructure, education, services.

Who Can Sell?

Any business. Out-of-state allowed. Reciprocal preference: if your state favors its vendors, CO matches.

Registration

Register on Colorado Procurement System. Free, 2-5 days.

Certifications

SBE: <100 emp, <$5M. DBE: Federal transportation. VBE: Veteran-owned.

Thresholds

Under $25K: simplified. $25K-$75K: competitive. Over $75K: RFP. Best-value selection.

Agencies

CDOT, CU system, Parks/Wildlife, Human Services major buyers.

Differences

Flexible, faster than federal. Net 30 payment. Simpler compliance.

FAQs

Q: Clean energy tech?

Yes. CO investing heavily. Good market for energy/environmental solutions.

Q: Payment?

ACH, Net 30.

Q: Subcontracting?

Yes. You prime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Out-of-state okay?▼

Yes. Reciprocal preference applies per state rules.

Free registration?▼

Yes, 2-5 days.

Clean energy opportunities?▼

Yes. CO investing in renewable energy and water management.

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