Where to bid on Vermont government contracts

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Small-business programs

  • Vermont Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Statutory reference

Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 29 §161 et seq.

Vermont state procurement volume is moderate but includes meaningful opportunities for small in-state firms.

See our complete Vermont procurement guide for full registration walk-through and portal-by-portal details.

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Vermont Procurement — Frequently Asked Questions

How many government bids are open in Vermont right now?

There are 208 open procurement opportunities in Vermont from 4 state, county, city, school, hospital, and university agencies as of September 25, 2026. 6 of them close within the next seven days.

Which Vermont agencies post the most bids?

The top agencies posting bids in Vermont right now are Vermont eProcurement, Vermont Business Registry, Federal Government. Each maintains its own vendor portal and posting schedule.

Where do I register to bid on Vermont government contracts?

Register on VTBuys (https://vermontbuys.com/) for state-level opportunities. Register on VTBuys (Bonfire-based) for State of Vermont procurement opportunities. For federal contracts, register on SAM.gov (free; assigns a UEI). For local agencies, registration is on the platform they use — Bonfire, PlanetBids, BidNet Direct, DemandStar — typically one registration per platform covers all agencies using it.

What industries dominate Vermont procurement?

The most-active industries in Vermont government procurement right now are Manufacturing. Browse each by industry to see current opportunities filtered to Vermont.

What small-business or set-aside programs does Vermont offer?

Vermont operates the following preference and set-aside programs: Vermont Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Each has its own certification process; check the state procurement office for eligibility details.

What law governs procurement in Vermont?

Vermont procurement is governed by Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 29 §161 et seq.. This includes bid solicitation, contract award, and vendor protest procedures. The state procurement office publishes implementing regulations and manuals.

How do I find upcoming Vermont bid opportunities?

Save a search on ProcureTap filtered to Vermont to receive email alerts when new bids match your criteria. You can also subscribe to the state's official portal notifications. Larger agencies (state DOT, department of general services) publish quarterly forecasts of upcoming solicitations.

How often are new Vermont bids added?

Every six hours. ProcureTap re-scrapes the Vermont state procurement portal plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state on a six-hour cadence, so new postings appear here within hours of being published.

Does Vermont require in-state vendors for procurement contracts?

Vermont generally does not restrict bidding to in-state vendors, but many agencies offer local-preference points or ties-broken-in-favor-of-local scoring, and some contracts under specific dollar thresholds may be limited to registered Vermont vendors or certified Vermont small businesses. Read each solicitation's evaluation criteria carefully.

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