How to sell to Colorado

Colorado is a good market for clean energy tech, IT services and water management.

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Registration

Out-of-state bidders
Allowed
Open to
All business sizes

At a glance

Payment terms
Net 30Payment is due within 30 days of invoice.

How to register

  1. Visit CO Procurement System
  2. Create account
  3. Enter NAICS codes
  4. Provide W-9, insurance
  5. Enable notifications

Free tool

NAICS code lookup

Find the NAICS codes to enter when you register.

Certifications

  • Small Business Enterprise (SBE)

    No residency required

    CO small business. Set-asides.

  • Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

    No residency required

    Federal transportation cert. Set-asides.

  • Free tool

    Set-aside eligibility check

    For federal bids: see which SBA set-aside programs you meet the tests for.

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.

Agencies

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

Differences

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

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.

Find the federal work that fits what you build

Describe your product in plain English. Outrider finds the federal SBIR topics, grants and contracts that fit, says why, and flags what could rule you out.